Linux Administrator

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A Fairfield County hedge fund is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join its Technology Infrastructure team. This role will support the firm s Linux server environment, including system provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization, while collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to support enterprise applications and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Red Hat Linux server operations, including builds, upgrades, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Oversee patching, lifecycle management, and configuration standards
• Administer and optimize containerized environments using Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, or similar orchestration tools
• Support hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), including VM provisioning, storage, and networking
• Monitor system performance and analyze logs to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with development teams on Git and deployment support
• Maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure high availability and data integrity
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes
• Maintain source code repositories and computational environments
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5 years managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or similar) in a production environment
• Experience integrating Linux with Windows environments (Samba, Active Directory, Kerberos)
• Strong scripting experience with Shell and/or Python
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Financial services industry experience is a plus