Senior Linux System Administrator (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse Group

Job Description
Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow – personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We're excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value! Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world's leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets.
We are a leading financial services company, operating at the heart of global trading markets. Our server infrastructure is critical for the sustainability of our Derivatives and Cash markets, including Eurex and Xetra. As a Linux System Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and administering our Linux server systems, covering the complete value chain from development to production.
  • System Management: Upgrade, patch, tune, and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
  • High Availability Infrastructure: Maintain and ensure the reliability of our high availability infrastructure.
  • Advanced Support: Provide 3rd level support to advanced users, resolving complex issues promptly.
  • Server Setup and Refresh: Plan and execute setup, hardware, and software refreshes for critical IT server solutions.
  • Shift Work and On-Call: Be willing to work on shifts and participate in on-call duty rotations (compensation provided).

  • Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
  • Several years of system administration experience, preferably in a sensitive environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation, monitoring, maintenance, tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Good knowledge of Git for version control.
  • Proficient in scripting (Python, shell scripting).
  • Understanding of cluster concepts, especially Pacemaker.
  • Familiarity with virtualization/containerized technologies (e.g., RHV, VMWare).
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate in an international team.
  • Proficiency in both German and English.
Additional Skills (Considered a Plus)
  • Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with Ansible and/or Puppet.
  • RedHat Satellite 6: Familiarity with RedHat Satellite for efficient system management.
  • Monitoring Solutions: Exposure to monitoring tools like Checkmk.

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.View More