System Engineer, Production Support

Point72; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is looking for a System Engineer to support Linux infrastructure in London. The role includes managing incident requests, performing production changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Linux administration and a strong understanding of networking and automation tools.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Generous parental leave policies

Mental wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Linux Administration.
• Hands-on experience with RHEL administration.
• Experience with Ansible for automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage production incidents and requests.
• Install and troubleshoot Linux servers.
• Create and maintain system documentation.

Skills

Linux Administration

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Infrastructure as Code

Active Directory Integration

Networking Concepts

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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System Engineer, Production Support, London

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Client:

Point72

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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What you ’ll do

• Actively monitor the Linux team’s incident/request queue, set prioritization, and process tickets in a timely manner

• Perform production changes while adhering to change management guidelines

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers and related hardware/software components

• Perform in-depth analysis for post impact resolution, RCA, remedial actions, and problem management

• Manage and troubleshoot AD integrated authentication on Linux servers

• Manage and troubleshoot existing Ansible playbooks used for configuration management across the Linux environment

• Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor system performance, analyze system logs, and proactively address issues

• Create and maintain system documentation including configuration guides, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting steps

What’s required

• 3-5+ years of experience Linux Administration in a production environment

• Experience with infrastructure as code concepts (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar)

• Experience in authentication, privilege management, and integration with Active Directory

• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

• Experience with creating and maintaining remote mounts (CIFS/samba/NFS) for both client and server configurations

• Familiarity with local disk management as well as network-based storage concepts and related configurations (HBA, PowerPath, LVM, etc.)

• Experience in scripting languages like Bash or Python for automation and task scripting

• Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, etc.)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. t.