UNIX Administrator

Pivotal Solutions Inc
Stamford, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Stamford, United States of America

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH)
Apache HTTP Server
Macintosh Computers
Software Applications
Bash
VoIP
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Desktop Computing
Linux
File Systems
Python
Network Architecture
Remote Access Technology
Ansible
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
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

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