Unix / Linux Engineer at Allps

Allps GmbH; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Remote work environment

International projects

Emerging AI tech

Career growth

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Allps, a Switzerland-based technology and AI company headquartered in Zurich, seeks an experienced UNIX/Linux infrastructure engineer to manage and optimize enterprise-grade systems. The role involves administering Red Hat environments, kernel and network tuning, performance monitoring, and complex production troubleshooting across diverse hardware and storage platforms.

Strong scripting and collaboration in a fast-paced trading-adjacent IT setting are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in Linux/UNIX in financial services
• Expert knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x/8.x and related distros
• Expert UNIX kernel and network tuning
• Knowledge of system performance and monitoring tools
• Strong scripting skills (Perl, Awk, Sed, Shell)
• Solid TCP/IP networking knowledge
• Administration of core UNIX services (NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SSH, Apache, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization and storage (VMware, Veritas Infoscale, SANs)
• Ability to install OS on physical and virtual servers and perform upgrades
• Strong documentation, governance, and teamwork
• Proficiency in English
• RHCSA certification

Kenntnisse

Linux/UNIX experience

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

UNIX kernel tuning

Network tuning

Performance monitoring

Scripting: Perl Awk Sed Shell

TCP/IP networking

Unix core services

Server hardware

EMC SAN storage

NIS NFS DNS DHCP LDAP SSH Puppet Ansys

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

RHCSA

Tools

Veritas Infoscale

Solaris Zones

Ldoms

VMware

KVM

Satellite

VCS

VxVM

Jobbeschreibung

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Linux/ UNIX environment within the financial services industry
• Expert knowledge of RedHat Enterprise 6.x, 7.x, 8.x and solid footing in Centos and Ubuntu
• Expert Knowledge of UNIX kernel and network subsystem tuning and optimization desirable.
• Good knowledge of system performance and monitoring tools such as Geneos, sar, iostat, vmstat, etc.
• Good programming skills with Perl, Awk, Sed, Shell script (Bourne, C, Korn)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and basic networking – ability to use and understand output of tcpdump/snoop
• Administration of Unix core services and applications such as NIS, NFS, Automount, DNS, DHCP, CIFS, SendMail, Apache, NTP, PTP, Sudo, Jumpstart/Kickstart, LDAP, SSH, Puppet, Ansible
• Hands-on experience with technologies (Veritas Infoscale, Solaris Zones, Ldoms, VMWare, KVM etc.)
• Comfortable performing system upgrades, installing layered products, and analyzing and troubleshooting complex production systems.
• Hands‑on experience with various hardware including Dell and HP servers.
• Good knowledge of EMC SAN storage arrays and NetAPP Network Appliances
• Should be familiar with system administration regarding relational databases (Sybase, Oracle), Middleware (WebSphere MQ), and market data distribution (Reuters RMDS) a plus.
• Ability to interface with users at all levels of the organization and good end‑user support skills.
• Must be well organized, responsible, a good project manager, have good verbal and written communication skills, and able to multitask in dynamic trading environment.
• Work as a member of a team, adhere to corporate standards and change management processes, and work to improve IT standards and policies.
• Proficient in English.

Required Technical Knowledge/Skills

• At least 5+ years of technical experience in as many of these operating systems (OS):
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x / 8.x
  • Ubuntu 18.x / 20.x
  • Red Hat Satellite
  • Veritas Cluster Services (VCS)
  • Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM)
  • Ansible
• Handles the product lifecycle of the Unix infrastructure to assure operational availability; designs and specifies changes for implementation.
• Candidate must be competent on how to install the OS on physical servers and virtual servers.
• Troubleshooting Knowledge on RHEL 9.x / 8.x
• Scripting Knowledge.
• Hardware and Networking Knowledge on Server Hardware Multiple Vendors, Remote Management Tools, Software & Hardware RAID, Technical understanding on network topologies & devices, Storage Devices
• Strong knowledge on governance, server build and administration of IT services in cloud-based environments.
• Patching through Satellite & Client-side yum configuration.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration guides, and standard operating procedures. Direct and be responsible for the implementation effort.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Assess demand for their service or technology area and develop plans to meet future capacity needs and makes recommendations to the manager.
• Aware of all critical changes to infrastructure and applications that could impact service delivery to their business customers.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team using strong analytical skills
• Be service oriented, customer focused, positive, committed and have an enthusiastic “can do” attitude.
• Demonstrate a systematic and logical approach to problem-solving
• Able to follow the bank’s standards, processes and procedures.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

About Allps

Who We Are : ALLPS is a Switzerland-based technology and AI company focused on building high-quality remote IT teams and AI-powered hiring solutions for global enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, the company operates across Europe, India, and international markets, helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through talent, software, and AI solutions.

What to Expect : After an initial application review, shortlisted candidates go through an AI-powered video screening to assess communication skills, relevant experience, business judgment, and role-specific expertise. Selected candidates then participate in discussions with the HR and functional teams, followed by a technical or leadership round focused on practical problem-solving, collaboration, and alignment with our fast-paced technology-driven culture. We value clear communication throughout the process and aim to provide candidates with a smooth, professional, and engaging hiring experience from application to onboarding.

Why you’ll love it here : We are building the future of AI-powered hiring and remote technology teams. Our culture combines innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-moving global environment. We believe in empowering people with the freedom to innovate, contribute ideas, and work on impactful projects that shape the future of recruitment and AI technology. Our teams work across international markets, collaborating closely with clients, engineers, product teams, and AI specialists.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Remote work environment
• Exposure to international clients and projects
• Opportunity to work with emerging AI technologies and enterprise SaaS platforms
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• High-impact roles with ownership and decision-making exposure
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Work-life balance with flexible and outcome-driven environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to product innovation and company growth