Senior SRE Linux and Automation – CPS

Royal Bank of Canada; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an experienced IT infrastructure professional to lead automation development and IaC adoption, mentoring peers and onboarding new developers to deliver scalable, automated solutions for critical financial systems.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance in a regulated environment, driving infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10 years in IT infrastructure supporting Linux, with at least 5 years in automation development.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or GitHub.
• Hands-on coding experience in Python or shell scripting to guide the team.
• Experience mentoring teams through DevOps transitions and coding practices.
• Strong collaboration with storage, networking, security and product teams.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Platform Support: Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and applications; monitor uptime and analyze issues.
• Drive Automation: Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python) to automate tasks; build Ansible playbooks.
• Strategic Planning: Define infrastructure roadmaps with cross-functional teams to align with goals.
• Ensure Compliance and Security: Implement policies, perform audits, and maintain secure, compliant systems.
• Innovate and Improve: Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies for resilience.

Skills

Automation

Python

Bash/Shell

GitHub

Mentorship

IT Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Join a leading global financial institution at the forefront of technological innovation, where you will be part of a dynamic team of IT infrastructure system administrators responsible for automation, integration and Unix Platform Support. This is a pivotal role to shape the future of our global infrastructure by driving the adoption of infrastructure as code (IaC) and fostering a culture of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will lead automation development and mentor your fellow team members to transition into coding practices and onboard new developer talent, empowering them to deliver scalable, automated solutions that power our critical financial systems. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure strategies with business objectives, ensuring reliability, security, and performance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

What will you do?

• Platform Support: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems, servers, and applications. Monitor system performance, uptime, and availability of hardware, software, and network resources. Diagnose and resolve system issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide technical support to users and other teams.
• Drive Automation: Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency. Knowledge of Ansible and be able to develop playbooks.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with platform operations, integration, storage, networking, and product teams to define infrastructure roadmaps, aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Ensure Compliance and Security: Implement and maintain security policies, perform security audits, and ensure systems are patched and secure. Perform security audits and implement security measures to protect the organization’s data. Ensure high levels of uptime and system availability. Partner with security and compliance teams to implement robust controls, ensuring infrastructure meets regulatory standards.
• Innovate and Improve: Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure efficiency and resilience.

What you need to succeed

Must Haves

• 10 years in IT infrastructure supporting Linux platform, with at least 5 years in an automation development role.
• Proven experience with IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, Github)
• Hands-on coding experience (e.g., Python, Korn/Bourne Shell) or prior role as a developer, enabling deeper technical guidance for the team.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams, particularly in transitioning to coding or DevOps practices, with a focus on professional growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills to partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., storage, networking, security) and align with respective stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical infrastructure strategies, balancing innovation with operational stability.
• Bachelors Degree in CompSci or related degree preferred

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, or container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience leading teams through technical transformations or cultural shifts in large organizations.

What’s in It for You?

• Being Impactful: Shape the future of global IT infrastructure at a top-tier financial institution, driving innovation and automation at scale.
• Mentorship Legacy: Build a lasting impact by developing the next generation of infrastructure and developer talent, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Career Growth: Access to Senior Management visibility, leadership development programs, and opportunities to influence enterprise-wide technology strategies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside world-class teams in a dynamic, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and cross-functional partnerships.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tools and platforms to solve complex challenges, with resources to explore emerging technologies.
• Stability and Purpose: Contribute to a mission-driven organization that powers global financial systems, offering stability and meaningful impact.

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $125,000 – $190,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including:

• a discretionary bonus
• 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
• health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• paid time-off plan

Job Skills Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Automation, Automation Systems, Capacity Planning, Change Controls, Chef (Software), Cluster Configuration, Clustered Servers, Communication, Configuration Management (CM), Cross-Team Collaboration, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Group Problem Solving, Hadoop Cluster, IT Architecture, IT Systems Integration, Mentorship, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Clustering, Red Hat Cluster Suite, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Redhat Linux Server { 13 more}

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-09-03

Application Deadline:

2025-10-27

Note :

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I**nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment**

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.