System Admin

A.P.T Portfolio, a high frequency trading firm that specializes in Quantitative Trading & Investment Strategies. Founded in November 2009, it has been a major liquidity provider in global Stock markets. 

Responsibilities for Systems Engineer:

1. Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and virtualization
2. Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
3. Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
4. Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
5. Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
6. Lead desktop and workstations support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions

Qualifications:

1. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
2. 3-5 years of system administration experience
3. System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other related fields are a plus
4. Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
5. Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
6. Experience with scripting and automation tools
7. A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans