Qualifications
Responsibilities:Build, provision, and maintain bare-metal Linux servers, including OS installation, configuration, and lifecycle management. Oversee server infrastructure from hardware through to the operating system and core services, ensuring optimal stability and performance. Manage and configure storage systems, with a focus on ZFS and enterprise storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell). Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement durable, long-term solutions. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible and Bash to standardize provisioning, configuration, and operations. Perform system patching, upgrades, and capacity planning for our expanding server fleet. Engage in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements to system reliability. Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to enhance application performance on Linux systems. Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices. Support data center operations, including hardware troubleshooting, racking, cabling, and server replacements. Travel to data centers as needed for maintenance and issue resolution. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.3+ years of experience managing Linux systems in a production environment. Strong expertise in Linux at the system level, including OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting on bare metal. Proven experience provisioning and managing physical servers at scale (100+ servers preferred). Hands-on experience with storage systems, including ZFS; familiarity with enterprise storage vendors (NetApp, Dell, or similar) is strongly preferred. Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation (required); strong Bash scripting skills; Python proficiency is a plus. Solid understanding of system performance, resource management, and reliability in production environments. Experience working in environments where uptime, precision, and operational discipline are crucial. Willingness to perform occasional hands-on hardware work and travel to data centers as required. Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
About the job
Trexquant is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer to support and enhance its on-premise infrastructure in New York. The position involves direct, hands-on work with bare-metal Linux servers. Daily tasks include provisioning new hardware, managing storage resources, and working to keep systems reliable and efficient in a production environment.
What you will do
- Set up and maintain physical Linux servers
- Oversee storage systems and uphold data integrity
- Monitor system health and implement improvements to reliability in production environments
Who thrives in this role
- Approaches system administration with care and discipline
- Feels comfortable in production-critical situations
- Brings a strong grasp of Linux internals, automation tools, and high-performance system setups
Location
This role is based in New York, New York, United States, with a focus on managing on-premise, physical infrastructure.
About Trexquant
Trexquant is a cutting-edge technology firm dedicated to building robust and efficient infrastructure solutions. We prioritize innovation and excellence in our operations, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment for our talented team members.