Junior Systems Engineer - Linux

Posted:
12/16/2024, 12:33:58 PM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

About the Role:

OSTTRA Sweden
 

The Role: Systems Engineer - Linux
 

The Team: The OSTTRA Technology team is composed of Capital Markets Technology professionals, who build, support and protect the applications that operate our network.  The technology landscape includes high-performance, high-volume applications as well as compute intensive applications, leveraging contemporary micro services, cloud-based architectures
 

The Impact: Together, we build, support, protect and manage high-performance, resilient platforms that process more than 100 million messages a day. Our services are vital to automated trade processing around the globe, managing peak volumes and working with our customers and regulators to ensure the efficient settlement of trades and effective operation of global capital markets
 

What’s in it for you: We are looking for highly motivated technology professionals who will strengthen our specialisms and champion our uniqueness to create a company that is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive to all.

Responsibilities:

  • Install and maintain all server hardware and software systems and administer all server performance and ensure availability for same.

  • Help troubleshoot problems with Linux servers, running different versions of Linux, including Red Hat and Rocky Linux. Engage in continuous testing of new Linux versions and applications on an on-demand basis.

  • Design and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor all capacity planning.

  • Install and maintain servers. Help automate server maintenance, including running scripts and automated processes.

  • Monitor everyday systems and evaluate availability of all server resources and perform all activities for Linux servers.

  • Maintain and monitor all system frameworks and provide after call support to all systems and maintain optimal Linux knowledge.

  • Assist with user management, such as creating accounts for new hires and training seasoned professionals on company policies.

  • Perform change control.

  • Maintain server uptime and network performance.

  • Assist with server documentation.

  • Maintain server security.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent area of technical study.

  • Minimum 6 years of Industry experience with Linux OS (RHEL, Rocky Linux etc).

  • Installing, monitoring and upgrading Linux system software on company servers and computers.

  • Applying patches and upgrades when necessary.

  • Assisting in resolution of hardware/software platform problems in complex, multi-layered environment.

  • Analyzing impact of software changes across other functional units.

  • Establish, implement, and record Linux Administrator best practices.

  • Implementing and managing system to proactively monitor infrastructure.

  • Specialty in RHEL 7, 8 and 9 systems

  • Strong familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform and Puppet

  • Experience with Red Hat rgmanager and/or Pacemaker clusters is a must.

  • Maintain responsibility for racking/deracking servers and network connections.

  • Creating and setting standardized backup and recovery policies, as well as security policies.

  • Making recommendations for upgrades to hardware and software based on existing operations, pending needs and available budget.

  • Familiarity with multiple information technologies that include server virtualization, cloud based infrastructure, automation, VMWare and AWS.

  • Familiarity with high availability, disaster recovery, LDAP and load balancer concepts is a plus.

  • Experience with troubleshooting and support Java JBoss applications is a plus.

  • Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always- available service is preferred.
     

The Location: Stockholm, Sweden
 

About Company Statement:

OSTTRA is a market leader in derivatives post-trade processing, bringing innovation, expertise, processes and networks together to solve the post-trade challenges of global financial markets.  OSTTRA operates cross-asset post-trade processing networks, providing a proven suite of Credit Risk, Trade Workflow and Optimisation services. Together these solutions streamline post-trade workflows, enabling firms to connect to counterparties and utilities, manage credit risk, reduce operational risk and optimise processing to drive post-trade efficiencies.  

 
OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  These businesses have an exemplary track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure and bring together an established community of market participants comprising all trading relationships and paradigms, connected using powerful integration and transformation capabilities.

About OSTTRA

Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group.  As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 

Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfdescribes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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S&P Global

Website: https://spglobal.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1860

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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