Linux Administrator

JD Details

This role is within APPRAPS Team located in India in a focused team supporting the key platform of the bank. The team has a number of unique challenges on an interesting and varied platform that has a key strategic importance for the bank. The role will demand in depth knowledge in Platforms, RedHat Linux, Low latency investigations, Automation, System monitoring.

• The role is to provide all-lines (1st-3rd) BAU Linux support to the Ecommerce / Platform business.
• Support / Perform OS Build & upgrade initiatives to address obsolescence remediation.
• High Severity incident management.
• Change coordination and implementation. Adhere to Change Control and Fault Reporting Procedures.
• Problem Management and Root Cause Analysis.
• Low Latency experience.
• Audit, Risk and Control engagement.
• Business continuity management.
• SolarFlare experience
• PTP Configuration and Administration experience
• Technical reviews & tools assessment.
• Performance/stability reviews/improvements.
• Service Improvement Plans.
• Put forward ideas to improve automation and/or efficiency and own through to implementation.
• Drive Delivery/Engineering teams to provide fit-for-purpose solutions as required.
• Work closely with PSS/Database/Network/Market Data Infrastructure / DC teams to improve platform service offering.
• Infrastructure stability and pro-active health management.
• Server uplifts and decommission strategy
• Configuration management of the Unix estate.
• Perform & Support Server Migration activities (P2V / V2V)

Processes*

Operation Support Processes

• Work independently and as a technical team member.
• Operate in an international and multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate willingness to pursue creative solutions to platform support problems.
• Contribute to the wider team including operations and controls.
• Must be willing to work in 24x7 (including) weekends on request.