Linux Engineer

One of our close clients in the quantitative trading domain is looking for a Linux Engineer to join their NYC team, building out a space there on a relatively greenfield basis. You'd have a high level of ownership, work on exciting, fast paced and state-of-the-art Linux Systems builds and work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Management: Build, provision, and maintain bare-metal Linux servers from hardware through to the OS layer. Storage Administration: Configure and manage enterprise storage platforms, specifically utilizing ZFS. Automation & Scripting: Standardize provisioning, configuration, and operations using Ansible and Bash. Operations & Maintenance: Monitor system health, execute patching/upgrades, troubleshoot performance issues, and maintain documentation. Data Center Operations: Handle physical hardware operations, including racking, cabling, and component replacement. Participate in periodic data center travel and an on-call rotation. Requirements Experience: 3+ years managing Linux systems in a production setting, ideally managing physical servers at scale (100+ nodes). Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Linux internals on bare metal, Ansible (required), and Bash scripting. Storage Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience with ZFS; familiarity with enterprise storage hardware (NetApp, Dell, or similar). Execution: Strong operational discipline with a focus on uptime, precision, and root-cause analysis. Logistics: Ability to perform physical hardware work, travel to data centers as required, and join an on-call rotation. Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus. Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Weekly company-sponsored meals. To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your experience with bare‑metal infrastructure and ZFS. #J-18808-Ljbffr