Senior System Administrator

Job DetailExperience Level Mid LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type On SiteJob Reference 0000016059Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Hedge Fund;Private EquitySelling Points Elevate your career as a Senior System Administrator in a dynamic environment. Manage cutting-edge Linux systems and drive impactful innovations. Collaborate with experts to shape infrastructure strategies and achieve excellence.Job DescriptionOverviewLead the management and optimization of enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and scalability in a dynamic environment.Support critical infrastructure services, including databases, storage solutions, and virtualization platforms, to meet organizational needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure strategies with business objectives and operational goals.Develop and implement automation solutions to enhance system performance and operational efficiency.Participate in incident response and infrastructure support rotations, ensuring system stability and reliability.Maintain and evolve monitoring systems for proactive incident management and operational oversight.Contribute to the lifecycle management of Linux-based systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.Drive innovation in infrastructure management to support organizational growth and technological advancement.Key Responsibilities & DutiesInstall, upgrade, and maintain Linux systems across diverse physical and virtual environments to ensure optimal performance.Support containerization platforms and shared infrastructure components for seamless operational integration.Design and implement automation solutions with robust guardrails and observability features.Collaborate with teams to align infrastructure strategies with research and operational needs.Diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple layers of infrastructure.Maintain and evolve monitoring systems to enhance incident response capabilities and system oversight.Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, demonstrating flexibility in work hours.Implement disciplined infrastructure change management practices to ensure operational stability and reliability.Job RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is required.Minimum of 8 years of experience managing Linux/UNIX systems in production environments.Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting; knowledge of other programming languages is advantageous.Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.Knowledge of monitoring systems such as Prometheus and Grafana.Familiarity with containerization platforms and CI/CD pipelines.Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.Cloud and network operations experience is preferred.