IS3 Solutions
Infrastructure Systems Analyst
This position is an integral part of Distributed Low Latency Services
Services functions are responsible for the end-to-end service ownership for their domain, including the total cost of ownership, service quality and responsiveness. Team members within the Services functions will engineer and certify platform builds and capabilities, oversee execution of builds, and break/fix where scripting and automation are not possible. They will manage problems, service improvements and continuity of business/resiliency testing and non-routine move, add and change activities for their service domain. Technical Architecture, Development & Planning. The Technical Architecture, Development & Planning team is responsible for enterprise-wide developer tools and automation capabilities, the engineering lifecycle, core product management processes, the Enterprise Analytics Portal (EAP) and defining the strategy around our next generation capabilities. Role DescriptionThe role of an Infrastructure Technology Systems Analyst within the High Frequency Trading environment is responsible for activities relating to the implementing and maintenance of platforms which are purpose-built in support of the Markets and Trading applications. You will have the opportunity to work with our global internal and external partners to drive future improvements in the performance of our technology infrastructure platforms, ensuring that we are increasing the reliability and optimizing its capacity. The overall objective is to use infrastructure technology knowledge and identified policies to build a secure, stable and efficient operating environment for our business to function and grow.Key Responsibilities Review and approve new servers Design per Low Latency Linux standards with project manager and other infrastructure personnels. Build, configure and tune servers as per the application requirement. Review requirement documents, define hardware requirements and update processes and procedures as necessary. Setup, Configure, manage and troubleshoot of Veritas volume manager and VCS cluster systems. Plan, participate and support activities related to the Disaster Recovery testing, Data center migration and document the results. pply vulnerability patches with approved patch bundle to be in compliant. Firmware deployment support for Client ILO and IDRAC utomate systems administration work using Ansible and shell scripts. Co-ordinate with various teams to resolve issues and deliver project on time. Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) post restoration of service. Design testing approaches, complex processes, reporting streams, and assist with the automation of repetitive tasks. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Willing to work after hours and weekends or be on-call if needed Conduct project related research ppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Handle issues and escalations, as well as resolve production problems, reporting to management on status and technical matters. Plan and implement improved processes, backup and recovery plans, and uniform methodologies and standards Stakeholder Management and People Responsibilities Work effectively with virtual and remote team members exercising critical thinking to resolve issues and presenting technical findings accurately to internal customers and leadership. ct as a liaison between various CTI businesses providing direction and support to resolve issues in a timely manner. Directly impact the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams by providing mentoring and training to junior members of the team. ctively contribute towards self-development by creating and following development plans based on discussions with management. Core Role Competencies Technical Knowledge: Has a recognizable area of technical competence. Familiar with appropriate standards. Applies subject domain knowledge to meet organizational need/guide actions. Keeps up with current and possible future technological developments in the field. Processes/ Procedures: Ensures processes and procedures are in place for self and others to use. Seeks ways to improve existing processes, making adjustments or recommending reengineering improvements. Customer and Industry Knowledge: Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. Risk Management: Examines and defines factors that could adversely affect task completion, delivery or achievement of customer satisfaction. Evaluates controls to help mitigate negative outcomes through prevention, detection and correction. Identifies the risks of negative outcomes, including inadvertent error or fraud. Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Management: Identifies key partners and their influence, implements techniques for communicating/engaging and managing expectations. Has frequent interactions. Finds the appropriate balance of completing claims by various groups of stakeholders, acting fairly and in consideration of cultural and ethical factors. Client Centricity: Uses insights from customer relationships to anticipate their needs and provide services beyond their expectations. Actively seeks information to understand client issues, expectations, and needs. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Makes sound decisions. Considers relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. When making decisions, uses a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience and discernment. Assesses business needs, anticipates problems. Works independently and is self-directed. Technical Skills
Good understanding of RedHat Linux 7/8, CoreOS and Openshift. Good understanding of Network and Domain Services (AD, DNS) Be able to create simple automation scripts using Ansible or other scripting language like Python, Bash Good understanding of network protocols and tools used to troubleshoot issues Good to have and a willingness to learn the internal and vendor purpose-built technologies that are required in support of the High Frequency trading platform. Skills / Experience Levels minimum of 5 years RedHat Linux System Administrator experience VERITAS Cluster and VVR experience with more than dozen cluster builds with agents and other active/passive setup. Oracle RAC Infrastructure builds DBA. bility to work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline. You have good communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly in high stress situations. You enjoy learning and love sharing your knowledge with others. You work independently and are self-directed. You are a detail oriented and perseverant individual. You have a positive attitude with the drive to get the work done. You enjoy collaborating and working as part of a cross discipline team. You're a self-starter with good problem-solving skills, and you continuously look for ways to improve things. You understand the importance of prioritization of your work. Providing a great experience to the users of your platform is important to you. You have skills and proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access or other analytical tools. You have a Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Services functions are responsible for the end-to-end service ownership for their domain, including the total cost of ownership, service quality and responsiveness. Team members within the Services functions will engineer and certify platform builds and capabilities, oversee execution of builds, and break/fix where scripting and automation are not possible. They will manage problems, service improvements and continuity of business/resiliency testing and non-routine move, add and change activities for their service domain. Technical Architecture, Development & Planning. The Technical Architecture, Development & Planning team is responsible for enterprise-wide developer tools and automation capabilities, the engineering lifecycle, core product management processes, the Enterprise Analytics Portal (EAP) and defining the strategy around our next generation capabilities. Role DescriptionThe role of an Infrastructure Technology Systems Analyst within the High Frequency Trading environment is responsible for activities relating to the implementing and maintenance of platforms which are purpose-built in support of the Markets and Trading applications. You will have the opportunity to work with our global internal and external partners to drive future improvements in the performance of our technology infrastructure platforms, ensuring that we are increasing the reliability and optimizing its capacity. The overall objective is to use infrastructure technology knowledge and identified policies to build a secure, stable and efficient operating environment for our business to function and grow.Key Responsibilities Review and approve new servers Design per Low Latency Linux standards with project manager and other infrastructure personnels. Build, configure and tune servers as per the application requirement. Review requirement documents, define hardware requirements and update processes and procedures as necessary. Setup, Configure, manage and troubleshoot of Veritas volume manager and VCS cluster systems. Plan, participate and support activities related to the Disaster Recovery testing, Data center migration and document the results. pply vulnerability patches with approved patch bundle to be in compliant. Firmware deployment support for Client ILO and IDRAC utomate systems administration work using Ansible and shell scripts. Co-ordinate with various teams to resolve issues and deliver project on time. Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) post restoration of service. Design testing approaches, complex processes, reporting streams, and assist with the automation of repetitive tasks. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Willing to work after hours and weekends or be on-call if needed Conduct project related research ppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Handle issues and escalations, as well as resolve production problems, reporting to management on status and technical matters. Plan and implement improved processes, backup and recovery plans, and uniform methodologies and standards Stakeholder Management and People Responsibilities Work effectively with virtual and remote team members exercising critical thinking to resolve issues and presenting technical findings accurately to internal customers and leadership. ct as a liaison between various CTI businesses providing direction and support to resolve issues in a timely manner. Directly impact the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams by providing mentoring and training to junior members of the team. ctively contribute towards self-development by creating and following development plans based on discussions with management. Core Role Competencies Technical Knowledge: Has a recognizable area of technical competence. Familiar with appropriate standards. Applies subject domain knowledge to meet organizational need/guide actions. Keeps up with current and possible future technological developments in the field. Processes/ Procedures: Ensures processes and procedures are in place for self and others to use. Seeks ways to improve existing processes, making adjustments or recommending reengineering improvements. Customer and Industry Knowledge: Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. Risk Management: Examines and defines factors that could adversely affect task completion, delivery or achievement of customer satisfaction. Evaluates controls to help mitigate negative outcomes through prevention, detection and correction. Identifies the risks of negative outcomes, including inadvertent error or fraud. Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Management: Identifies key partners and their influence, implements techniques for communicating/engaging and managing expectations. Has frequent interactions. Finds the appropriate balance of completing claims by various groups of stakeholders, acting fairly and in consideration of cultural and ethical factors. Client Centricity: Uses insights from customer relationships to anticipate their needs and provide services beyond their expectations. Actively seeks information to understand client issues, expectations, and needs. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Makes sound decisions. Considers relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. When making decisions, uses a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience and discernment. Assesses business needs, anticipates problems. Works independently and is self-directed. Technical Skills
Good understanding of RedHat Linux 7/8, CoreOS and Openshift. Good understanding of Network and Domain Services (AD, DNS) Be able to create simple automation scripts using Ansible or other scripting language like Python, Bash Good understanding of network protocols and tools used to troubleshoot issues Good to have and a willingness to learn the internal and vendor purpose-built technologies that are required in support of the High Frequency trading platform. Skills / Experience Levels minimum of 5 years RedHat Linux System Administrator experience VERITAS Cluster and VVR experience with more than dozen cluster builds with agents and other active/passive setup. Oracle RAC Infrastructure builds DBA. bility to work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline. You have good communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly in high stress situations. You enjoy learning and love sharing your knowledge with others. You work independently and are self-directed. You are a detail oriented and perseverant individual. You have a positive attitude with the drive to get the work done. You enjoy collaborating and working as part of a cross discipline team. You're a self-starter with good problem-solving skills, and you continuously look for ways to improve things. You understand the importance of prioritization of your work. Providing a great experience to the users of your platform is important to you. You have skills and proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access or other analytical tools. You have a Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.