Weekend Linux Systems Engineer — 24/7 Production

Virtu Financial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Financial is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to diagnose and resolve Linux-based server issues, create and maintain deployment scripts, and optimize performance to support 24/7 markets. This role requires hands-on administration and collaboration with global tech teams.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of Linux/Unix experience, solid scripting skills in Python and Bash, and a good grasp of networking protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ years Linux/Unix administration experience.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting ability.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, NTP, DHCP).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve Linux based server issues.
• Create, test, deploy, and maintain packages, batch files, and scripts for the OS environment.
• Identify opportunities for optimization to reduce latency and increase efficiency.
• Manage move, add, and change requests and configuration as needed.
• Liaise with internal technology groups and vendors as necessary to deliver optimum solutions.
• Assist in developing long-term infrastructure strategies and capacity planning to meet future platform infrastructure needs.

Skills

Linux admin

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Networking basics

Kickstart

Ansible

Git

Package management

Tools

Ansible

Git

Job description

Virtu Financial is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to diagnose and resolve Linux-based server issues, create and maintain deployment scripts, and optimize performance to support 24/7 markets. This role requires hands-on administration and collaboration with global tech teams.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of Linux/Unix experience, solid scripting skills in Python and Bash, and a good grasp of networking protocols.