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Options Technology

Apr 23

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Software Engineering
    Design
  • Belfast
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have technical proficiency in Unix/Linux, knowledge of Kickstart/Jumpstart/PXE, Configuration Management with Puppet, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, script writing (Bash/Perl/Python), client facing experience, basic storage/SAN administration, exceptional organizational skills, desire to travel, ability to manage projects independently, passion for financial technology, and strong interpersonal and project management skills.
  • You will support, monitor, secure and scale UNIX infrastructure, perform daily maintenance tasks, ensure proper documentation, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • We’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:
  • 1 years Unix/Linux System administration experience.
  • UNIX/Linux professional qualifications or equivalent proven experience in a technical support role.
  • Experience with Kickstart/Jumpstart and PXE for remote installations.
  • Experience with Configuration Management with Puppet.
  • Detailed working knowledge of UNIX (Solaris 10/11), Linux (RHEL5/6, Ubuntu, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS, SMTP, NTP, SSH, NFS and various filesystems.
  • Solid fundamentals in Linux operating systems and prior experience managing production systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with client facing experience.
  • Basic LAN/WAN and TCP/IP troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic script writing experience (any of Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
  • Basic storage/SAN administration experience.
  • We’re also looking for candidates with:
  • Strong research, writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Desire to travel and see the world.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
  • A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload

Responsibilities

  • Support and scale server infrastructure for production and internal environment.
  • Member of team managing always-on, multi-site infrastructure.
  • Ensure proper security, monitoring, alerting and reporting for the infrastructure.
  • Assist with capacity planning for all aspects of the infrastructure.
  • Ensure that all projects and infrastructure are properly documented.
  • Design, implement and operate a scalable and reliable system infrastructure supporting fast growth.
  • Perform daily maintenance activities.
  • Participation in an on-call rotation.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Junior UNIX Engineer?

The main responsibilities of a Junior UNIX Engineer include performing maintenance routines, troubleshooting, UNIX installations, managing storage technologies, improving storage requirements, and maintaining server-client systems.

What skills are required to excel as a Junior UNIX Engineer?

Candidates should be proficient in UNIX-based utility service programs and storage systems, have strong troubleshooting skills, and be able to effectively manage storage technologies.

What does a typical day look like for a Junior UNIX Engineer?

A typical day for a Junior UNIX Engineer may involve performing maintenance routines on servers, troubleshooting issues that arise, installing UNIX-based systems, managing storage technologies, and ensuring the smooth operation of server-client systems.

What kind of systems does a Junior UNIX Engineer work on?

A Junior UNIX Engineer works on UNIX-based systems, including direct attached or network attached storage technologies, as well as server-client systems.

What is the role of a Junior UNIX Engineer in improving hard drive storage requirements?

A Junior UNIX Engineer is responsible for improving hard drive storage requirements by optimizing storage systems, implementing storage technologies, and ensuring efficient data management.

Options Technology

On a mission to transform financial sector technology

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).