Systems Engineer

Job Description

AlphaGrep is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their trading team in London. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the team's Linux infrastructure. The Systems Engineer will work closely with the firm's system team to ensure smooth operations and secure access. Responsibilities:

• Supporting and maintaining the trading team’s trading Linux Infrastructure
• Managing, benchmarking, and scaling distributed file systems (NFS, GlusterFS, ReadyNAS)
• Managing, benchmarking, and scaling job scheduling services (SunGridEngine, Oracle Grid Engine)
• Managing, benchmarking, and scaling hosting services for git repos, issue trackers, web servers, and portals
• Ensuring secured access to authorized devices
• Managing and monitoring security solutions for secured access to Linux systems
• Automating detection of suspicious activities
• Managing essential core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS
• Interacting with the firm’s system team for smooth operations
• Managing and benchmarking network connectivity
• Working with vendors to procure high-performance hardware and resolve issues

Requirements:

• Experience with distributed systems (ReadyNAS, GlusterFS, GPFS, GFS etc.)
• Experience with two-factor authentication and security automations
• Experience with GitLab, BitBucket, GitHub etc. hosting, securing, and scaling
• Experience with CI/CD (TeamCity etc.) hosting, securing, and scaling
• Experience with MySQL server hosting and performance benchmarking
• Experience with configuration management tools, package management tools, user management tools
• Knowledge of RedHat Centos and simultaneous setup for Python 2.7 and Python 3.8
• Expert knowledge of Bash, ACL, and other access control frameworks
• Understanding of server-side networking, networking protocols, designing, and configuring network layouts

What AlphaGrep Offers:

• A transparent structure
• A relaxed environment with a flat organizational structure
• Frequent activities for all employees such as yearly offsites, happy hours, and corporate sports teams
• Health & Wellness Programs
• A stocked kitchen, gym membership
• A generous vacation package