Platform Operations Engineer
Description For Platform Operations Engineer
Pico, a global leader in financial market infrastructure solutions, is seeking a Platform Operations Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in designing and delivering high-performance server, storage, and trading platforms for both clients and internal infrastructure. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the financial services sector, collaborating with tier-one banks and key clients.
The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in the full spectrum of infrastructure management, from design and deployment to problem resolution and system optimization. You'll work closely with Account Management, Project Management, and Client Service Delivery teams, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills. The role demands a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and meticulous attention to detail.
Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a global team spanning multiple time zones, including EMEA, USA, and APAC. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in financial markets. You'll be responsible for ensuring the stability and reliability of critical trading infrastructure, making this role both challenging and rewarding.
The role requires expertise in Linux systems, virtualization, storage solutions, and networking concepts. You'll be involved in mentoring team members, participating in on-call rotations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and processes. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about technology, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make an impact in the financial technology sector.
Pico offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated technology infrastructure in the financial industry. The company values diversity and maintains an equal opportunity workplace, making it an excellent choice for professionals looking to advance their careers in financial technology.
Responsibilities For Platform Operations Engineer
- Design, deployment, and escalated problem resolution for global client server solutions
- Work with internal/external clients, operations, financial exchanges, and other Engineers
- Ensure stability of all Pico managed platforms
- Construct valid configurations for implementation
- Support deployment and maintenance of servers, storage and systems management products
- Apply configuration changes via change control systems and processes
- Perform peer review of configurations scheduled for deployment
- Participate in an on-call rotation for support escalations
- Participate in daily meetings to review changes and impacts
- Communicate effectively with clients and other Pico teams
- Provide mentoring and guidance to other team members
Requirements For Platform Operations Engineer
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on large scale bare metal solutions
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with HP, Dell and/or Lenovo Intel-based physical hardware
- RHCE certified or equivalent level of knowledge
- Advanced understanding of Linux/Unix
- Experience with Bash and Python scripting
- Knowledge of Network services (DNS, DHCP, FTP)
- Understanding of IP Protocols (ICMP, UDP, TCP)
- Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
- Knowledge of SAN and NAS storage solutions
- Experience with RAID and volume management
- Experience with VMWare and KVM virtualization
- Familiarity with WAN/LAN networking concepts
- Familiarity with relational database technologies
- Understanding of JIRA as a ticketing system
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve issues in a financial environment
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