Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following :
Strong operational skills, with the ability to work with end users to understand requirements and resolve trouble tickets.
Drive consistent, standardized solutions across IBKR for all hardware, software, configurations, and processes.
Implement tools and processes for efficient and effective operational management of the environment change management, monitoring, alerting, etc.
Schedule and provide after-hours or weekend support, when necessary, to perform high-risk or planned downtime of IBKR’s data center systems for upgrades and maintenance.
Participate in permanently eliminating issues through automation.
Interact with internal teams to provide solutions and resolve problems promptly and proactively.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent experience
4+ years of Linux System Administration or Operations
Strong background in Linux administration. Understanding of core Linux concepts and technologies (LVM, systemd, memory / CPU / network / disk management and troubleshooting, Bash scripting)
Experience with storage protocols and technologies such as NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel
Able to handle pressure during outages and systematically resolve issues
Experience being tasked outside their training, willing to take on and learn new technologies
Good understanding of host and network security concepts
Understanding of standard services and protocols (DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SSH, SNMP)
Understanding current monitoring concepts and tools (Prometheus, Nagios, Grafana etc.)
Desired Skills
Familiarity with AWS or another cloud provider and familiarity with DevOps tools.
Company Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Excellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, specialist and in-patient
Competitive package of Annual Leave
Daily lunch is ordered in house with a fully stocked kitchen
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Great work-life balance
Unique opportunity to gain exposure to global financial products, markets and clientele
Opportunities for career progression and job scope expansion in a global company with a growing local presence