Linux Systems Administrator

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

11/6/2024

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GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.

Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.

Function

Investment Management - GAM Systematic

Department

GAM Systematic - Cambridge IT

Purpose

GAM's systematic investing arm (Cantab) are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join the IT Team.

You will be responsible for the Linux systems, and with the existing team, keep the company's servers, security systems, and datacentres in good health. The job takes place in a fast-moving environment where system redundancy, reliability, and uptime are essential. You will be required to work on your own at times, and to operate within the established change control framework.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux systems
• Investigate and diagnose problems
• Recommend and implement improvements to the company's Linux systems
• Planning and implementation of new systems
• Follow and improve existing procedures,
• Operate within the established change control framework.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

You are a proficient Systems Administrator with good problem-solving skills. You are also an excellent communicator and team player who is willing to help other members of the team across a wide variety of tasks. The following areas of expertise are essential for the role:

• Linux (RHEL 8)
• Puppet/Ansible
• Satellite/Foreman
• Monitoring (Nagios/Graylog)
• Managing web servers (Apache/Nginx)
• Strong experience with Bash
• Managing integration with Active Directory
  
  

We also use the following technologies, experience in these will be highly desirable, however not essential.

• VMware ESX 7
• Windows Active Directory administration
• Gitlab administration
• Jenkins administration
• Ansible Automation Platform/AWX
• Rundeck
• PagerDuty Integrations
• Cisco Duo Secure or other MFA solutions
• Citrix Virtual Desktop and Apps
• HPE DL series Servers
• Netapp / Pure Storage solutions
• Juniper firewalls
• Cisco Nexus Switches
  
  

Benefits

GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.

Employing Company/ies

GAM Systematic Services Limited

Reporting To

Head of IT Cambridge

Contract

Permanent