Lead Linux Administrator

Lead Linux Administrator - Join a well-established, profitable, and globally expanding institutional brokerage as a Lead Linux Administrator. With offices in four regions and over 500 employees worldwide, this firm is investing heavily in its infrastructure and is looking for a seasoned Linux expert to lead both technically and strategically.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only manage and evolve critical Linux environments but also lead a growing team and drive key infrastructure projects across Europe.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Linux Administrator:

• Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of high-impact infrastructure projects in 2025, including the design and build of new Linux environments.
• Remain hands-on with system administration, scripting, and troubleshooting in complex, time-sensitive environments.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies to automate and streamline operational tasks.
• Balance BAU support with strategic project delivery, ensuring system stability and scalability.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and DevOps teams to automate workflows and improve deployment pipelines.
• Oversee system monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure clear communication with the service desk and stakeholders regarding system changes and testing protocols.

As a Lead Linux Administrator, you will have:

• A degree in a STEM-related field.
• 8+ years of commercial experience in Linux systems engineering/administration.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and grow a technical team.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Nutanix or VMware.
• Good understanding of networking concepts, including multicasting.

Desirable Skills

• Ansible, Kubernetes, Nagios, GIT, and FIX Protocol experience.

Why Join the clients team?

• Be a key player in a high-performance trading environment.
• Lead strategic initiatives and shape the future of the firm’s Linux infrastructure.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive bonus and profit share
• Share options
• 26 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Pension, life insurance, and wellness programs