Linux System Engineer (Hybrid)

Broadridge Financial Solutions; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer in Manila. This pivotal role focuses on designing and maintaining Linux infrastructure with an emphasis on automation and security.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and automation tools such as Ansible. Responsibilities include managing server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and implementing security compliance measures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux systems engineering experience or 7+ years for senior level.
• Deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) installation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Ansible, including playbooks and roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL systems.
• Manage server infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation.

Skills

Linux systems engineering

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Ansible

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible AWX

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

## Linux System Engineer (Hybrid)Applylocations: Manila - 6805 Ayala Avetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1083883At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.**Role Overview**We are seeking a skilled and motivated Linux Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team. This is a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure with a strong focus on automation, security compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ecosystems and modern automation tooling, with a passion for building scalable, repeatable, and secure infrastructure solutions.**Responsibilities**Infrastructure and Systems Engineering* Design, deploy, configure, and maintain **Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)** systems across development, staging, and production environments* Manage and optimize server infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability* Establish and enforce **OS baseline standards** and configuration management policies across the enterprise* Lead efforts in **environment normalization** — ensuring consistency, compliance, and standardization across all Linux systems* Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure lifecycle managementAutomation and Tooling* Develop, maintain, and expand **Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections** to automate repetitive operational tasks* Administer and optimize **Ansible AWX** for enterprise-wide automation workflows at scale* Manage and administer **Red Hat Satellite** for content lifecycle management, host registration, patch management, and provisioning* Leverage **AI-assisted tools and platforms** to enhance operational efficiency, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation workflows* Build and maintain automation pipelines for scaling **security patching, OS updates, and compliance remediation*** Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and version-controlled automation repositoriesSecurity and Compliance* Own and drive the **automated security patching lifecycle** — from vulnerability identification through patch testing, deployment, and validation* Ensure systems maintain compliance with internal security policies, CIS benchmarks, DISA STIGs, or other applicable frameworks* Collaborate with the Security team to remediate vulnerabilities and implement hardening standards at scale* Monitor and respond to CVEs and security advisories, coordinating timely patching across all managed systems* Implement and maintain **role-based access controls (RBAC)**, audit logging, and system integrity monitoringLow-Latency/High-Performance Environments *(Preferred)** Support infrastructure requirements for **high-frequency trading (HFT) or low-latency financial applications**, including real-time kernel configurations and interrupt handling* Collaborate with application and network teams to minimize latency and maximize throughput in performance-critical environmentsCollaboration and Continuous Improvement* Work closely with the SE Team Lead, DevOps, Security, and Application teams to align infrastructure with organizational goals* Document systems, processes, runbooks, and automation workflows thoroughly* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing* Evaluate and recommend emerging tools, technologies, and AI-driven solutions to continuously improve operational capabilities* Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as required**Your Profile*** 5+ years of hands-on Linux systems engineering experience (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior level)* Deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting* Proficiency with Ansible — writing and maintaining complex playbooks, roles, and modules* Hands-on experience with Ansible AWX / Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)* Demonstrated experience with Red Hat Satellite — content views, lifecycle environments, activation keys, remote execution, and patch management* Strong understanding of Linux security fundamentals — SELinux, firewalld, PAM, sudoers, auditd, and system hardening* Experience building and managing automated patching and OS update workflows* Solid understanding of networking concepts — TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, bonding/teaming, VLANs* Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical processes clearlyThe technology integral to our operating environments include:* Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Microsoft Windows is a plus)* Automation tools and configuration management (Ansible)* Clustering (RedHat Cluster), Virtual IP management* Postfix, Apache, Tomcat, OpenLDAP / Active Directory / MySQL / MariaDB* Dell / HP / Cisco UCS* Scripting in Shell, Perl, Python* Virtualization Hypervisors Ovirt, RedHat KVM, VMWare* Monitoring tools (e.g., ITRS, Spectrum, Munin, etc.)* EMC, Hitachi SAN Storage* Cisco SAN switchesPreferred Qualifications* Experience in low-latency or high-frequency trading (HFT) environments* Familiarity with real-time kernel (RT kernel) configuration and tuning* Knowledge of DPDK, SR-IOV, CPU pinning, NUMA tuning, and huge pages* Experience with AI/ML-assisted operations tools (e.g., Red Hat Insights, AIOps platforms, predictive analytics tools)* Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift or containerized workloads (Docker)* Experience with BeyondTrust, HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, or similar secrets management solutions* Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes* Red Hat certifications: RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, or equivalent* Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Splunk* Exposure to **cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure modelsNice to Have* Experience with FIX protocol infrastructure or financial market data systems* Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOX, or NIST* Contributions to open-source projects or internal tooling initiatives* Experience with **ticketing and ITSM platforms** (Jira)Reporting StructureThis role reports to the **Systems Engineering Team Lead** and works in close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Security, DevOps, Networking, and Application Engineering.