Specialist – System Operations, Weekend Support

Nasdaq

Specialist - System Operations ensuring reliability and availability of Nasdaq's critical production systems. Monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure alerts while collaborating with engineering teams for incident resolutions.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudLinuxPythonShell ScriptingSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and perform first-level response and troubleshooting of infrastructure alerts using HP OMi
Troubleshoot file system, memory, and CPU utilization alarms on server systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux/CentOS and Windows)
Manage server operations, including hardware maintenance, BIOS updates, RAID components, and virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V
Perform Linux and Windows server patching, health checks, and activities required to maintain compliance and ensure system availability
Automate operational tasks using Python and Git
Proactively contribute to process improvement initiatives
Proactively and independently work on projects as needed
Manage work through ticketing systems and provide operational support
Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve incidents and escalations
Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, best practices, and procedures using Confluence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise server infrastructure and production environments
Strong knowledge of Linux and basic Windows server administration
Ability to identify and remediate hardware issues using iDRAC, iLO, and related tools
Extensive experience using a programming language such as Python
Basic Ansible/Shell scripting and/or PowerShell knowledge
Experience working with API calls, extracting datasets, and utilizing data for analytics and operational insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, reliable team player who consistently works to enhance system performance
Nice to Have: RHCSA, MCSE, or similar technical certifications
Experience with cloud technologies
Familiarity with Splunk, Terraform, Tanium, Ansible Automation Platform, Foreman, Git, or similar tools
Knowledge of financial services, trading systems, or other highly available, mission-critical environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) program with 6% employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
Student loan repayment program up to $10k
Company paid life and disability plans
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Health spending account with employer contribution
Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
Gym membership discounts
Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid bereavement leave
Company gift matching program
Employee resource groups
Paid volunteer days
Education Assistance Program
Robust job skills training
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

RHELRocky LinuxCentOSWindows Server AdministrationBIOS UpdatesRAID ManagementVirtualization PlatformsAnsible ScriptingAPI CallsData Analytics

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedReliable Team Player

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceRHCSAMCSE