Systems Engineer (DevOps, System Admin, Python)

The Role: We are seeking an exceptionally talented engineer to join our Linux infrastructure team. As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with application developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Effective communication with a distributed team to handle requests and incidents from high-profile clients is essential. Additionally, you will participate in the development and maintenance of the team’s configuration management system.  Knowledge of Linux kernel internals, networking, and performance tuning is a crucial requirement. What You'll Do: Support and maintain the firm’s Linux platform as part of a globally distributed engineering team. Demonstrate a strong sense of task and mission ownership, acting as a liaison between regions. Troubleshoot issues such as packet loss, storage and network latency, and instability. Proactively understand internal clients’ needs and effectively communicate them to leadership both regionally and globally. Identify risks, develop contingency plans, and implement them. Monitor the performance and health of critical computing environments. Drive or assist in fixing advanced system and network issues involving Linux, complex routing, switching schemes, and network protocols, across various platforms (e.g., Slurm, Kubernetes, Salt, Grafana, etc). Participate in occasional (monthly) on-call responsibilities and support on-call staff during their shifts. Exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow skills independently and from senior team members, and maintain training materials and documentation.