Linux Systems Analyst

Title: L3 Linux Systems Analyst

Location: Rutherford, NJ - Hybrid

Duration/Type of Job: 24 months

L3 Linux Systems Analyst
DESCRIPTION:
The role of an Infrastructure Technology System Analyst within the High Frequency Trading environment is responsible for activities relating to the implementation, maintenance and migration of platforms which are uniquely configured in support of the High Frequency Markets and Trading applications. You will have the opportunity to work with our global internal and external partners to drive future improvements in the performance of our technology infrastructure platforms, ensuring that we are increasing the reliability and optimizing its capacity. The overall objective is to assist with infrastructure migrations to build a secure, stable and efficient operating environment for our business to function and grow.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Knowledge: Has a recognizable area of technical competence. Familiar with appropriate standards. Applies subject domain knowledge to meet organizational need/guide actions. Keeps up with current and possible future technological developments in the field.
• Processes/ Procedures: Ensures processes and procedures are in place for self and others to use. Seeks ways to improve existing processes, making adjustments or recommending reengineering improvements.
• Customer and Industry Knowledge: Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions.
• Risk Management: Examines and defines factors that could adversely affect task completion, delivery or achievement of customer satisfaction. Evaluates controls to help mitigate negative outcomes through prevention, detection and correction. Identifies the risks of negative outcomes, including inadvertent error or fraud. Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Identifies key partners and their influence, implements techniques for communicating/engaging and managing expectations. Has frequent interactions. Finds the appropriate balance of completing claims by various groups of stakeholders, acting fairly and in consideration of cultural and ethical factors.
• Client Centricity: Uses insights from customer relationships to anticipate their needs and provide services beyond their expectations. Actively seeks information to understand client issues, expectations, and needs.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Makes sound decisions. Considers relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. When making decisions, uses a mix of analysis, wisdom,

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• RHEL 7/8 CoreOS, Windows Operating Systems and Openshift.
• Active Directory, KDC and Domain Services (AD, DNS), FTP, Data Protection (Netbackup), Clustering (Veritas)
• Virtualization environment based on VMware, OpenShift
• x86 server hardware Dell \ HP \ Lenovo, Solarflare, SSD and FPGA
• Be able to create simple automation scripts using PowerShell or other scripting language like VBS, Python, Bash, etc.
• Network protocols and tools used to troubleshoot issues
• Familiar with Sysinternals and tools that allow deep system/process troubleshooting
• Good to have and a willingness to learn Microsemi, Ansible, VMware, Windows RDS, Centrify, IBM BigFix, Ansible, PTP\NTP, Splunk, ePo, SCCM, Twistlock, Crowdstrike, SCOM, Dell, ITC, Lenovo, HP \ DELL \ Lenovo servers, and EMC \NetApp storage

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

• Ability to work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline
• You have good communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly in high stress situations.
• You work independently and are self-directed.
• You are a detail oriented and perseverant individual.
• You have a positive attitude with the drive to get the work done.
• You enjoy collaborating and working as part of a cross discipline team.
• You re a self-starter with good problem-solving skills, and you continuously look for ways to improve things.
• You understand the importance of prioritization of your work.
• Providing a great experience to the users of your platform is important to you.
• You have skills and proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access or other analytical tools.
• You have a Bachelor s degree (Computer Science or Engineering degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of experience