Before you apply, please get familiar with Luxoft:Luxoft locations:Logeek Magazine:Luxoft Alumni Club:Mandatory Skills Description:Linux Administration:5+ years as a Linux System Administrator, SRE, or similar role in finance industryStrong knowledge of Linux server OS (Oracle or RedHat) – system builds, maintenance (on-prem and AWS Cloud)System upgrades and improvementsGood troubleshooting skills with Linux and related softwareCloud & AWS:Strong foundation in AWS (console, CLI, main services and cloud administration)Automation & Tools:Proficiency in automatic Linux provisioning, PuppetMonitoring tools: LogicMonitor, Opsgenie or PagerdutyNginx, Graylog, LDAP, RedHat IDM or FreeIPA, HashiCorp Vault/ConsulNetwork & Security:Proficiency in network protocols, security, and firewallsStrong cybersecurity awarenessProject 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:1.
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.2.
Security and Compliance:Implement security best practices to safeguard servers and network infrastructure.Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening.3.
User Account Management:Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts and access permissions.Provide technical support to users for account-related issues.4.
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.5.
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.6.
Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and security.7.
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.8.
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.