Linux Systems Engineer

SG Cap Trading, LLC
Chicago, IL, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $100,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH) Microsoft Windows Macintosh Computers Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Configuration Management Code Review Computer Maintenance Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Debian Linux Desktop Computing
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Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Python (Programming Language) Linux Commands Networking Basics Network Monitoring Open Source Technology Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible SQL Databases Virtual Machines Git Laptops Software Version Control

Job description

Join our infrastructure team as a Linux Systems Engineer, where your expertise in Python, Bash, and automation will directly impact our growing systems. This role offers opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and professional growth in open-source technologies and infrastructure-as-code., * Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for infrastructure management.

  • Build monitoring solutions using open-source tools.
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code with Ansible.
  • Troubleshoot Linux system issues and assist with hardware maintenance.
  • Set up desktops, laptops, and virtual machines (Linux, Windows, Mac).
  • Support SQL database management, including queries and table creation.
  • Design and document scalable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Version control?, * Proficiency with Linux command line environments (Ubuntu/Debian, CentOS/RHEL)

  • Strong Python programming skills for automation.
  • Experience with Bash scripting and configuration management.
  • Familiarity with Git version control and code review processes.
  • Understanding of core Linux services (systemd, SSH, DNS, DHCP).
  • Basic networking and network monitoring knowledge., * Python: 1 year (Required)
  • Linux: 2 years (Required)
  • Bash Scripting: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Chicago, IL 60606 Hybrid work $80,000 - $100,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, What we offer:
  • Work-Life Balance - no excessive overtime
  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Experience with enterprise-level tools (VMware, Ansible, monitoring systems)
  • Opportunity to propose and lead technical projects
  • Competitive market-based pay with results based rewards
  • Solid benefit package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and more
  • Generous time off including holidays and vacation
  • Fully stocked break room, weekly lunches, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

About the company

SG is a boutique technology company founded in 2004. We use technology and big data to solve real world financial puzzles. Our competitive advantage is a true meritocracy minimizing politics and rewarding results. The foundation of our culture is continuous improvement.

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