Administrateur de système Linux / Linux System Administrator

Tower Research Capital; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in trading technology seeks a professional to enhance and manage its Linux and HPC infrastructure. The role involves supporting advanced systems, troubleshooting issues, and developing automation tools to streamline operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in Linux environments, excellent teamwork skills, and a passion for technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced Linux operations and administration required.
• Proficient in tool development for monitoring and automation.
• Strong understanding of server internals and networking.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance trading Linux infrastructure and HPC systems.
• Manage core services and participate in on-call rotations.
• Assist with troubleshooting performance issues and develop automation tools.

Skills

Linux environments

Automation

Python

Bash scripting

Networking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and enhance the firm's trading Linux infrastructure.
• Support, maintain, and improve the firm's HPC infrastructure for research purposes.
• Provide support specifically for Linux and HPC environments, including emergency response and execution of planned changes, updates, and deployment projects within the Linux server infrastructure.
• Manage HPC systems to support trading operations and Condor Job scheduler.
• Perform advanced profiling and troubleshooting of performance issues within the Linux servers environment.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of tools to automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of Linux servers.
• Manage core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS across on-premises data centers and public clouds.
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional weekend shifts.
• Engage in daily communication with trading teams and core engineering.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in HPC, storage, and GPU computing.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, operation, and administration of advanced Linux environments.
• Proficiency in developing automation and monitoring tools.
• Deep understanding of Linux OS internals and concepts.
• Knowledge of Intel-based hardware and server components.
• Strong skills in Python and Bash scripting for automation tasks.
• Understanding of Linux server networking and protocols.
• Participation in open source or personal projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux configuration management, source control, CI/CD, and automated deployment.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of parallel file systems, batch systems, and high-performance network interconnects.
• Experience with VAST and Weka storage solutions.
• Understanding of trading infrastructure and low-latency systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Note: This job posting is active and accepting applications.