Job Title- Senior Unix Engineer

Client: Leading name in financial services industry

Business Line: CIB / IT & Operations

Location: Hong Kong

Position Purpose

To support Electronic Markets Business projects implementation and daily BAU support 

Direct Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and work on UNIX infrastructure projects in APAC data centres and colocations 
• a. Server capacity planning and deployment 
• b. System configuration, customization, optimization, and upgrade 
• c. System resilience strategy and implementation 
• Reduced latency resulting in improved fill ratios for traders. 
• Reduction in number and severity of System related incidents 
• UNIX patching automation to comply with company Group IT Security Standard

Essential Technical Knowledge / Skills  

• Solid understanding of operating system RedHat/Linux 
• IT Security and SSO tools on ArcSight, CyberArk, Centrify – plus 
• System patching tools on RedHat Satellite
• Strong architecture knowhow on IBM & HP Blade, p-Series, i-Series and x-Series
• Ability to write scripts in common administrative languages (shell, perl, python or etc) 
• Complementary knowledge of scripting/automation/diagnostic software and tools
• Good knowledge of Equity and high-frequency trading (HFT) business on 10GbE technology 
• Perform production support for critical Linux server platform in a fast-paced environment 
• Provide direct user support and address system related requests in front office trading floors 
• Server x86 hardware and Linux performance fine-tuning and monitoring 
• RHEL in-depth troubleshooting, problem management and root cause analysis 
• OS / server provisioning, standardization, and policy control in a regional basis 
• Support roster on morning shift, holiday, and weekend are required 
• Occasional travel in APAC for data center projects

Contributing Responsibilities:

• Analytical thinking and strong diagnostic ability 
• Client-oriented, strong communication and organization skills
• Good team player 
• Strong initiative and multitasking 
• Multi-cultural environment 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Contribute to the Permanent Control framework

Competencies (Technical/ Behavioral):

• Experienced in system administration in Linux / RHEL for trading or business application environment 
• In-depth knowledge of operating system, process, and kernel 
• Familiar with x86 hardware, server networking peripherals, and data center setup 
• Good knowledge of scripting language (Bash, Python, Perl) and system tools to quickly formulate solutions 
• Familiar with technical troubleshooting, system recovery, root cause analysis and remediation which involves coordination of vendors and remote technical staffs 
• Provide support to X Window, Linux desktop software, and end-user equipment to local and remote users 
• Ability to provide balanced and quality advice, analysis, and guidance to application teams and business users on issues and requests 
• Good IT aptitude that comply with ITIL framework (Incident Management, Change Management)
• Excellent time management skills 

Specific Qualifications Required

• Degree in Information Technology related discipline, preferably with RHEL certificates  
• At least 7 year experience in IT role of which 5 year experience as a UNIX SA or engineer 
• At least 3 year experience of working in a multi-national IT environment with strong background in service delivery and production support for critical systems 
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact efficiently with team members, other support teams, and remote technical staffs such as data center smart-hands 
• Previous experience in an investment banking-focus business is highly appreciated 
• Fluency in English

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