Senior System Engineer (Linux) - Financial Service

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior System Engineer (Linux) in Hong Kong to manage and optimize Linux-based infrastructure. The role emphasizes security, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to support critical financial services systems.

You will monitor performance, apply patches, and participate in capacity planning, backups, and disaster recovery to ensure high availability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of security and network configuration.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to system monitoring and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining Linux-based systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to minimise downtime.
• Implementing security measures and managing system updates and patches.
• Collaborating with other teams to support application deployment and system integration.
• Documenting system configurations, processes, and changes for future reference.
• Performing regular system backups and recovery testing.
• Providing technical support and resolving system-related queries.
• Participating in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting

Security

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

Backup & recovery

Collaboration

Job description

• Financial Service Institutions
• Large scale of company

About Our Client

An organisation in the financial services industry, located in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a Senior System Engineer (Linux), your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining Linux-based systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to minimise downtime.
• Implementing security measures and managing system updates and patches.
• Collaborating with other teams to support application deployment and system integration.
• Documenting system configurations, processes, and changes for future reference.
• Performing regular system backups and recovery testing.
• Providing technical support and resolving system-related queries.
• Participating in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior System Engineer (Linux) should have:

• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of system security and network configuration.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A proactive approach to system monitoring and maintenance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in the financial services industry.