Senior Linux Engineer

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Administrative • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Luxoft seeks a Senior Linux Engineer to manage and implement IT infrastructure for a FinTech client. Responsibilities include server management (deployment, configuration, maintenance of Linux OS, troubleshooting, optimization), security and compliance (implementing best practices, security audits, vulnerability assessments), user account management, backup and recovery procedures, hardware/software procurement, documentation, technical support, monitoring, and alerts. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Linux administration experience in the finance industry, strong AWS experience, and proficiency in automation tools. This is a remote position based in Mexico.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Linux System Admin experience in finance
  • Strong knowledge of Linux server OS (Oracle or RedHat)
  • AWS proficiency (console, CLI, main services)
  • Automation skills (Linux provisioning, Puppet)
  • Proficiency in network protocols and security
Good to have:
  • Nagios, Docker, Bash, Terraform
  • Git workflow, Nexus Repo, Gitlab
  • Foreman, Spacewalk, IBM MQ, VMware, 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

Regular

View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

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.

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden (On-Site)

United States (Remote)

New Delhi, Delhi, India (Remote)

Poland, Ohio, United States (Remote)

Ukrainka, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine (Remote)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Luxoft

Similar Jobs

ION - SOC Manager

ION, India (On-Site)

Xsolla - Application Security Specialist

Xsolla, Azerbaijan (On-Site)

The Walt Disney Company - Desktop Support Specialist

The Walt Disney Company, Australia (On-Site)

Intel Corporation - Linux Kernel Developer

Intel Corporation, Israel (On-Site)

Alpha Sense - Principal People Systems Analyst

Alpha Sense, Ireland (Remote)

Infoblox - Associate Salesforce Engineer

Infoblox, United States (Hybrid)

The Walt Disney Company - Member Experience Professional I - Contact Center

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

Indus Insights - IT Manager / Senior Manager

Indus Insights, India (Hybrid)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Red Point Labs - Java Backend Developer (Remote OK)

Red Point Labs, Argentina (Remote)

Wargaming - SRE Engineer (World of Warships, PC)

Wargaming, Serbia (On-Site)

Playrix - Senior Release Support Engineer

Playrix, Ireland (Remote)

Gaming Innovation Group  - Associate Big Data Engineer

Gaming Innovation Group , Malta (Hybrid)

Crytek - Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Crytek, Germany (Remote)

Miniclip - Senior Cloud Database Engineer

Miniclip, Portugal (On-Site)

Milk Visual Effects - DMP artist

Milk Visual Effects, (On-Site)

Zoox - Senior Software Performance Engineer

Zoox, United States (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Senior Financial Analyst

Keywords Studios (Player Support), Mexico (Remote)

Netflix - Associate, FP&A, LATAM Corporate

Netflix, Mexico (On-Site)

Nagarro - Staff Engineer, Data Science

Nagarro, Mexico (Remote)

Hasbro - Assoc Manager Digital Marketing

Hasbro, Mexico (On-Site)

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Brazilian Portuguese Game Localization Testers

Keywords Studios (Player Support), Mexico (On-Site)

Logitech - National Account Manager, Retail

Logitech, Mexico (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Administrative Jobs

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded