UNIX Administrator

Pivotal Solutions Inc

Stamford, CT, United States

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH) Apache HTTP Server Macintosh Computers Software Applications Bash Shell VoIP Cloud Computing Configuration Management Cyber Security Desktop Computing Linux File Systems

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Python (Programming Language) Network Architecture Remote Access Technology Ansible Scripting Guidewire PolicyCenter Backend Information Technology Deployment Automation Laptops Docker

Job description

Take a lead role in supporting and growing the firm’s IT infrastructure, including in-house and cloud based HPC environment, filesystems, network infrastructure, remote connectivity, IT security, document and email retention.
Maintain and support all back-end in-house linux-based server systems as well as the cloud infrastructure:
Setup and maintain various tools and services including, but not limited to, Apache, Docker, SSH, Sudo, Gitolite, uWSGI
Support the firm’s network infrastructure
Firm-wide infrastructure and end user support for video conferencing,networking, remote access, VoIP, PC imaging, desktops, laptops, macs, printers and mobile devices
Identify, evaluate and test new technologies appropriate for the firm.
Take a supporting role in expanding and supporting the firm’s business continuity plan.
Maintain and troubleshoot portfolio management report applications (bash scripting, python)
Serve as the primary technical liaison with administrators, prime brokers, and technology vendors to ensure a stable, integrated and scalable environment.
Manage technology vendor relationships.
Monitor and analyze technology expenditures.

Requirements

College Degree in a technical discipline preferred
5+ years experience with Linux/Unix as a primary platform
5+ years experience in a mission-critical technical production support role
Experience in configuration management and software application deployment tools such as Ansible
Excellent command of Bash and Python as a scripting language
Excellent understanding of IT security related protocols, tools and concepts.
Ability to effectively communicate technology issues at various levels with executives, traders and 3rd party vendors and generate technical documentation
Ability to prioritize critical tasks, while maintaining ongoing projects