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Posted August 21, 2015

Senior Systems Engineer (Linux)

Eagle Seven

Category:Infrastructure & IT

Location:Chicago

Seniority
Senior
Employment type
Full-time
Salary (per year)
$180k
Bonus
Yes

Requirements

  • 7+ years advanced knowledge of Linux system administration including kernel management, file systems, and networking
  • 5+ years of experience in supporting, managing, monitoring, and debugging live trading environments with a focus on reliability, performance and automation
  • Proficient with configuration management tools, such as Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
  • Advanced proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) to automate routine tasks and enhance operational workflows
  • Comfortable with Python programming, with a focus on automation, systems integration, and process efficiency
  • Exposure and working knowledge of Git version control and automation workflows
  • Understanding of File, Block and Object storage technologies and their applications
  • Strong working knowledge of virtualization/containerization solutions
  • Familiarity with databases; standalone and clusters, replication and point in time recovery
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple projects effectively with high attention to detail in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to present both technical and non-technical ideas clearly and effectively across teams
  • Motivated to identify and solve issues swiftly and correctly with root cause analysis
  • High degree of flexibility and adaptability; comfortable in a dynamic working environment
  • Familiarity with Windows/Linux hybrid environments

About the role

Eagle Seven is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical design, planning, and implementation of our hardware and operating system strategies. In this role, you will act as a key technical expert with direct influence over the design, implementation, and performance of our trading systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes initiative, demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and is driven to provide creative and skilled solutions to technical problems and business challenges.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

  • Driving the planning and execution of technical projects focused on optimizing Linux-based trading systems, including hardware, network, and OS improvements.
  • Managing and enhancing a global trading infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
  • Developing solutions to automate and resolve a wide range of infrastructure tasks and issues to ensure seamless operations along with reducing manual intervention.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting complex hardware and software problems, providing rapid resolutions to minimize downtime.
  • Overseeing system installations, ensuring they are maintained to the latest firm standards.
  • Conducting benchmarking and fine-tuning to optimize system and application performance.
  • Providing technical expertise and guidance to improve existing hardware strategy including standards, life-cycle periods, vendor management and capacity planning.
  • Staying current with the latest technology trends in the industry; propose, evaluate and implement new solutions.

What you'll get

  • $180k base salary
  • Medical PPO and HMO coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
  • Health Savings Account (with enrollment into a High Deductible Health Plan)
  • Dental coverage through Guardian
  • Vision coverage through VSP
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Transit Benefits
  • Complimentary Lunch and Beverages
  • Access to Building Gym and Bike Room

Skills

Linux system administration · kernel management · file systems · networking · Salt · Ansible · Puppet · Chef · shell scripting (Bash) · Python · Git · File, Block and Object storage technologies · virtualization/containerization solutions · databases · Windows/Linux hybrid environments