Senior System Administrator

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selby jenningsChicago (IL)

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Senior

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$100,000 - $150,000 per year

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About the role

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Salary: $100,000-150,000 base plus discretionary bonus
An elite trading firm is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join their team.
What you'll do:
  • System performance optimization and real-time monitoringOS tuning and configuration enhancements
  • Developing and implementing automation strategies
  • Infrastructure capacity planning to support growth and scalability
  • Modernizing and maintaining core infrastructure
  • Researching and developing new tools and infrastructure solutions
What you'll need:
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in system engineering or administration.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, and PythonStrong familiarity with various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Rocky, Ubuntu)
  • Expertise in DNS server management
  • Experience with system automation and process optimization
  • General understanding of automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of mail server administration
  • Experience in network storage management
  • This role is open to remote workers based in the US. At this time the team is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
  • Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type
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