Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer – Linux

FINRA

. Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud environments .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRockville • California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,300 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud environments
Review and analyze process and system specifications to ensure delivery requirements are met across hybrid Linux environments
Architect and manage containerized infrastructure using Docker and container orchestration platforms
Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure
Recommend enhancements and updates to Linux operating systems, system software products, Docker containers, and cloud infrastructure components
Ensure the Company's Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) metrics are sustained
Document test plans and create/revise Bash, Python, or other scripting languages for automation
Implement and update monitoring tools for Linux systems, containerized applications, and cloud resources
Monitor operating system and cloud infrastructure performance to achieve optimum performance levels
Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks, Linux administration best practices, Docker containerization, and cloud operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
At least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Past senior level systems administrator experience in a production data center environment
Knowledge of industry leading monitoring and diagnostic tools
Knowledge of at least one operating system and at least one contemporary scripting language
Knowledge of communication and network technologies
Exposure to common operational practices like metrics reporting, change management, incident management, and problem management
ITIL & ISO:9000 framework experience/certification preferred
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness programs
401(k) plan with company match
FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days
Volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Childbirth and parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxDockerAWSAzureBashPythoncontainer orchestrationmonitoring toolsautomationsystem administration

Soft Skills

technical communicationmentoringrelationship buildingfocusrapid learningadaptabilityproblem solvingteam collaborationproject managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeITIL certificationISO:9000 certification