UNIX Administrator
Pivotal Solutions
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Description
Responsibilities:
- Take a lead role in supporting and growing the firm’s IT infrastructure, including in-house and cloud based HPC environment, filesystems, network infrastructure, remote connectivity, IT security, document and email retention.
- Maintain and support all back-end in-house linux-based server systems as well as the cloud infrastructure:
- Setup and maintain various tools and services including, but not limited to, Apache, Docker, SSH, Sudo, Gitolite, uWSGI
- Support the firm's network infrastructure
- Firm-wide infrastructure and end user support for video conferencing,networking, remote access, VoIP, PC imaging, desktops, laptops, macs, printers and mobile devices
- Identify, evaluate and test new technologies appropriate for the firm.
- Take a supporting role in expanding and supporting the firm’s business continuity plan.
- Maintain and troubleshoot portfolio management report applications (bash scripting, python)
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with administrators, prime brokers, and technology vendors to ensure a stable, integrated and scalable environment.
- Manage technology vendor relationships.
- Monitor and analyze technology expenditures.
Requirements
- College Degree in a technical discipline preferred
- 5+ years experience with Linux/Unix as a primary platform
- 5+ years experience in a mission-critical technical production support role
- Experience in configuration management and software application deployment tools such as Ansible
- Excellent command of Bash and Python as a scripting language
- Excellent understanding of IT security related protocols, tools and concepts.
- Ability to effectively communicate technology issues at various levels with executives, traders and 3rd party vendors and generate technical documentation
- Ability to prioritize critical tasks, while maintaining ongoing projects
About this role
Pivotal Solutions is seeking a UNIX Administrator to take ownership of a broad infrastructure portfolio spanning on-premises Linux systems, cloud-based HPC environments, and the full technology stack that supports a financial services firm. You'll manage backend server systems, containerized applications, and critical tools like Apache, Docker, and Gitolite while also providing firm-wide support for networking, remote access, video conferencing, and end-user devices. This role demands someone who can operate effectively across multiple technical domains—from bash and Python scripting to IT security protocols—and who can evaluate emerging technologies to keep the infrastructure competitive and resilient.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of hands-on Linux/Unix experience in mission-critical production environments, paired with strong scripting skills and familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible. Beyond technical depth, you'll need to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and balance urgent firefighting with longer-term infrastructure projects. A college degree in a technical discipline is preferred, and comfort with IT security concepts and business continuity planning will set you apart.
This is a fully remote position based in Stamford, Connecticut, offering the chance to shape infrastructure strategy while maintaining day-to-day system stability in a fast-paced financial environment.
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