Senior Linux System Engineer / Administrator - Trading

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size financial services firm in Kingston upon Hull seeks a Senior Linux System Engineer / Administrator to manage workstations and servers. The role involves hands-on work, including installing equipment and interacting with users. Strong Linux skills are essential, with experience in a small-shop environment valued.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Linux administration is essential.
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu preferred.
• Scripting skills in bash and python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing workstations on trading floors and offices.
• Installing servers and networking appliances in data centers.
• Hardware maintenance.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting in bash

Scripting in python

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu

Knowledge of cybersecurity tools

Ability to handle equipment up to 50lbs

Experience in a small-shop environment

Job description

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Senior Linux System Engineer / Administrator - Trading, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

East End Resources

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a mid-size financial services firm which is a Linux shop both on the server side and the trader desktops.

The client has multiple locations; the London office is small, and you will be the sole Linux administrator.

Some Windows administration skills are a plus but not strictly necessary.

We interact directly with users and value good communication skills.

About the Role

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

Systems Administrators are responsible for managing workstations and servers in our expanding trading operations.

This role involves working on desktops, data centers, and interacting with users at various levels across the organization.

Skills & Attributes:

• Fluency in Linux administration is essential
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu preferred
• Ability to complete tasks and handle frequent context switches
• Scripting skills in bash and python preferred; SQL and Perl are a plus
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as 2FA, iptables, Malwarebytes, fail2ban, etc.
• Ability to move and install equipment weighing up to 50lbs
• Experience in a small-shop environment with varied responsibilities
• Comfort with hands-on work, including racking and stacking in data centers

Responsibilities include:

• Installing workstations on trading floors and in offices
• Installing servers and networking appliances in data centers, sometimes requiring travel

Additional tasks include:

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

This role is fully in-person based out of London.