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Senior Linux Engineer

Ohio, United States (Remote)

Senior Linux Engineer

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Administrative

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Job Description

Luxoft seeks a Senior Linux Engineer to manage and maintain its client's IT infrastructure (Windows, Linux, networks). Responsibilities include server management (deployment, configuration, maintenance), security implementation and compliance, user account management, backup and recovery procedures, hardware/software procurement, documentation, technical support, monitoring, and alerting. The role requires strong Linux administration skills (Oracle or RedHat), AWS experience, automation proficiency (Puppet), and experience with monitoring tools (LogicMonitor, Opsgenie, or PagerDuty). The client is a FinTech providing services to Hedge Funds and Asset Managers, requiring a strong understanding of finance industry best practices.

Must have:

5+ years Linux System Admin experience in finance
Strong knowledge of Linux server OS (Oracle or RedHat)
AWS expertise (console, CLI, main services)
Proficiency in Linux automation (Puppet)
Experience with monitoring tools (LogicMonitor, Opsgenie, PagerDuty)
Network & security proficiency

Good to have:

Nagios
Docker administration
Bash, Terraform
Git workflow
Nexus Repo & Gitlab admin
Foreman, Spacewalk
IBM MQ administration
VMware and Windows Server

Project description

Luxoft's client is a FinTech providing technology and business processing services to Hedge Funds and Asset Managers. With a unique value proposition including a best-of-breed in-house trading and risk management platform, coupled with business processing services, the client has a highly skilled core team in London, Connecticut and Hong Kong which Luxoft will supplement and enhance.

An excellent opportunity for personal development in a dynamic environment. The client is in a growth phase and requires high performing and motivated individuals to join the services teams provided by Luxoft.

As a Systems Administrator at Luxoft you will be responsible for the implementation and management of our clients IT infrastructure, covering Windows, Linux and networks. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of systems and servers.

Responsibilities

Server Management:

Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems.

Install, update, and patch server software and applications.

Monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources.

Security and Compliance:

Implement security best practices to safeguard servers and network infrastructure.

Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening.

User Account Management:

Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts and access permissions.

Provide technical support to users for account-related issues.

Backup and Recovery:

Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures for critical data and systems.

Test backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.

Hardware and Software Procurement:

Assess hardware and software requirements, research vendors, and make recommendations for procurement.

Install and configure hardware components, including servers, storage, and peripherals.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.

Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and security.

Technical Support:

Provide second-level technical support to resolve complex issues escalated from the helpdesk.

Collaborate with service desk personnel to ensure timely issue resolution.

Monitoring and Alerts:

Implement system monitoring tools and configure alerts for proactive issue identification.

Respond to and resolve critical system alerts in a timely manner.

Skills

Must have

Linux Administration:

5+ years as a Linux System Administrator, SRE, or similar role in finance industry

Strong knowledge of Linux server OS (Oracle or RedHat) – system builds, maintenance (on-prem and AWS Cloud)

System upgrades and improvements

Good troubleshooting skills with Linux and related software

Cloud & AWS:

Strong foundation in AWS (console, CLI, main services and cloud administration)

Automation & Tools:

Proficiency in automatic Linux provisioning, Puppet

Monitoring tools: LogicMonitor, Opsgenie or Pagerduty

Nginx, Graylog, LDAP, RedHat IDM or FreeIPA, HashiCorp Vault/Consul

Network & Security:

Proficiency in network protocols, security, and firewalls

Strong cybersecurity awareness

Nice-to-have:

Monitoring tools: Nagios

Docker administration (on/off prem)

Good knowledge of Bash, Terraform

Proficiency in Git workflow

Nexus Repo and Gitlab platform administration & support

Foreman, Spacewalk

IBM MQ administration

VMWare and Windows Server

Nice to have

Nexus Repo and Gitlab platform administration & support

Foreman, Spacewalk

IBM MQ administration

VMWare and Windows Server

Other

Languages

English: C2 Proficient

Seniority

Senior

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About The Company

Luxoft

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.