Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining and support the firm’s global trading Linux infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. 
  • Diagnosing, prioritizing, and resolving complex incidents and service requests with a sense of urgency. 

  • Proactively identifying issues, implement planned changes, and develop long-term solutions to improve service reliability and prevent recurrence. 

  • Contributing to the automation of provisioning, configuration, and monitoring across thousands of Linux servers. 

  • Managing and optimize critical core services including DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS across on-prem, hosted data centers, and public cloud environments. 

  • Collaborating cross-functionally with support, development, core infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges. 

  • Leading and execute infrastructure projects and the deployment of critical production changes. 

  • Monitoring and ensure optimal performance and health of the firm’s low-latency infrastructure. 

  • Participating in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend support as part of a global team. 

  • Maintaining active daily communication with trading teams and core engineering groups. 
    • Qualifications:
  • 3–6 years of hands-on experience managing and maintaining complex Linux environments.

  • Proven experience with automation and monitoring tools, including configuration management, version control, CI/CD, and automated deployments.

  • Solid understanding of Linux OS concepts, internals, and performance tuning.

  • Strong knowledge of Intel-based server hardware and related components.

  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) methodologies and tools.

  • Proficient in Bash scripting; strong working knowledge of Python & Solid grasp of server-side networking fundamentals and common network protocols.

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

  • Contributions to open-source or personal technical projects demonstrating passion for technology.

    • Benefits:


    Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world. 


    At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.


    Our benefits include:

  • Generous paid time off policies

  • Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region

  • Hybrid working opportunities

  • Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily 

  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more) 

  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving 

  • Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year

  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

    • At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

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