Senior Linux System Engineer / Administrator - Financial Services

East End Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in London is seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator. The role involves managing both workstations and servers for their trading operations and requires strong Linux skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in Debian/Ubuntu, scripting in bash and python, and an understanding of cybersecurity tools. This position offers a competitive salary of £175,000 and is fully in-person. Responsibilities include installations of various systems and hardware maintenance.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Linux administration is a must.
• Experience in Debian/Ubuntu preferred.
• Scripting skills in bash and python are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installations of workstations on our trading floors.
• Installations of servers and networking appliances in data centres.
• Hardware maintenance and large-scale build-outs.

Skills

Fluency in Linux administration

Experience in Debian/Ubuntu

Scripting in bash and python

Knowledge of cybersecurity tools

Job description

This role will be fully in-person based out of London. Excellent compensation (£175,000) and benefits.

Our client is a mid-size financial services firm which is a Linux shop both on the server side and the trader desktops. Some Windows administration skills are a plus but not strictly necessary.

We face our users directly and interact with them frequently, therefore good communication skills are important.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on professional for our growing systems administration team.

Systems Administrators are responsible for the workstations and servers of our rapidly expanding trading operations.

In addition to all systems work both on the desktops and in the data centres, Systems Administrators frequently interact with users at various levels all across our organisation.

Skills & Attributes:

• Fluency in Linux administration is a must
• Experience in Debian/Ubuntu preferred
• A demonstrated ability to work tasks to completion and tolerate frequent context switches
• Experience scripting in bash and python is preferred, SQL and Perl a plus
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools including 2FA, iptable rulesets, Malwarebytes, fail2ban, etc.
• Ability to move and install equipment weighing up to 50lbs
• Preference to apply a breadth of experience towards varied responsibilities in a small‑shop environment
• Comfortable with hands‑on work, racking and stacking in data centres is commonplace

Responsibilities include:

• Installations of workstations on our trading floors and in offices
• Installations of servers and networking appliances in data centres, sometimes requiring travel

Additional tasks include:

• Hardware maintenance
• Large‑scale build‑outs, sometimes requiring travel, both domestic and international
• Installations of office appliances such as printers, phones, televisions, etc.