Datacenter & Linux Systems Engineer - Hybrid

Smarttrade Technologies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Datacenter Engineer to manage their London operations. This role involves hands-on work with datacenter operations and Linux systems administration, ensuring optimal performance in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in server hardware, networking, and scripting for automation. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Experience with server assembly, cabling, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS internals and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform racking, stacking, and maintenance of servers and equipment.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Implement monitoring systems for proactive issue detection.
• Contribute to change management and documentation.

Skills

Data center operations

Linux systems administration

Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs)

Monitoring tools

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Hardware assembly and maintenance

Analytical skills

Education

3+ years of experience in data center operations

Tools

Nagios

Zabbix

Prometheus

Ansible

Docker

VMware ESXi

Job description

A global financial services firm is seeking a Datacenter Engineer to manage their London operations. This role involves hands-on work with datacenter operations and Linux systems administration, ensuring optimal performance in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in server hardware, networking, and scripting for automation. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.