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Linux Cloud Platform Manager - Financial Trading Institution

Infrastructure & Cloud

7 October 2024

Hong Kong Island

Our client is a leading financial trading institution, and we are looking for an experienced Linux Cloud Platform Manager to join the esteemed team. The role demands an individual with extensive expertise in AWS cloud technologies, tasked with ensuring the cloud services’ reliability, security, and expansion. We seek a proactive professional capable of providing top-tier server support while working collaboratively across teams to enhance automation and deployment initiatives.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and enhance all cloud platforms to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 service availability.

  • Act as the AWS cloud Subject Matter Expert, overseeing comprehensive management of the cloud estate.

  • Implement best practices for system and service management across diverse environments.

  • Deliver L1, L2, and L3 server support to the current support infrastructure.

  • Lead the management, coordination, and execution of server software updates, patches, and fixes.

  • Develop and adjust scripts or applications to automate routine tasks.

  • Contribute valuable suggestions to bolster the environment’s stability, security, efficiency, and scalability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine automation and deployment strategies.

  • Offer on-call support during non-business hours as necessary.

  • Engage in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning exercises.

  • Administer physical server infrastructure through remote management tools.

  • Manage and maintain virtual machines within both internal ESX environments and AWS.

  • Construct new physical and virtual servers in alignment with organizational standards.

  • Perform fault analysis and log data for performance exception reporting.

  • Actively monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning.

  • Exhibit knowledge of servers equipped with cluster software and databases.

 

Skills and Experience Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience with external cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.

  • In-depth understanding of Linux, especially RedHat, in both physical and virtual setups.

  • Practical experience with the deployment and setup of physical and virtual servers.

  • Familiarity with HPE or other server hardware and architecture.

  • Proficient in using Ansible or equivalent tools for automation.

  • Skilled in scripting languages like Shell, Perl, and Python for task automation.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Acquaintance with Kubernetes, Containers, and Dockers technology.

  • Insight into CI/CD pipeline processes and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) concepts.

  • Proficiency with VMWare and SAN management principles.

 

Educational / Professional Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.

  • Linux certifications such as RHCT or RHCE are advantageous.

 

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Sedrick Chan at resume@pinpointasia.com and put Linux Cloud Platform Manager - Financial Trading Institution in the subject header.

 

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