Linux Administrator at Belvedere Trading 
The Linux Administrator will work with an awesome Infrastructure Team that deploys and manages a diverse infrastructure environment with a focus on high-performance, low-latency trading systems. The Linux Administrator is an expert with Linux administration and must maintain a strong understanding of networking fundamentals as well as project management.
 
What our Linux Administrator will do:
·         Research and design superior system configurations that produce the best possible performance from installed hardware
·         Leverage scripting languages to automate common tasks 
·         Research and evaluate new and innovative technologies
·         Ensure trading system stability and uptime by working around trading hours as needed
·         Competency around Linux Kernel and performance tuning
·         Independently deliver high-performance results for complex technical projects
 
Whom we are looking for:
·         A candidate with a proven track record of implementation and administration of Linux
·         3-5 years in a Linux role focusing on performance tuning, scalability, and stability
·         Strong understanding of the Red Hat family of the GNU/Linux operating systems
·         Experience with open source monitoring tools
·         Configuration management experience (via tools, Salt/Puppet/Ansible/CFEngine, etc.)
·         Fluent in a variety of scripting languages
·         Deep understanding of latency and tuning impacts
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·         Demonstrated ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues
 
Bonus Points if you:
·         Have experience working with proprietary hardware
·         Display a high-level knowledge of Networking at a Network Administrator level
·         Are a self-starter who constantly researches and learns new technologies
·         Experience with the Unix ecosystem, both between different flavors of Unix and the proper relations of roles of the components of a given Unix system
·         Are a problem solver of "Systems Engineering"
·         Experience optimizing systems for latency minimization
·         Expert level knowledge of the Linux Kernel
·         Skilled in the art of debugging modern GNU/Linux systems (gdb, strace, systemtap, etc.)
 
Who we are: 
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm that specializes in equity index and commodity options. We act as market makers by helping to provide liquidity to the marketplace while strategically capitalizing on market inefficiencies. We develop and maintain proprietary, high-performance trading software to give our traders the best execution and analytical tools available.
 
What we offer: 
Belvedere offers a casual work environment that promotes innovation and creativity.  Our employees’ health is important to us so we provide full benefits and a robust wellness program including: in-office yoga, health seminars, and discounted gym memberships. Belvedere also recognizes the positive effects of a strong work-life balance by having a flexible, paid time off policy and a transit benefit program.
 
Sponsorship is not available for this position