Linux System Administrator FDO is looking for a system administrator to manage our complement of roughly two dozen Linux servers and workstations. We have many of the typical IT needs (Postgres, RAID, shell scripting, etc.) of a small Linux shop, as well as some interesting finance-related infrastructure (point-to- point network connectivity to the markets, dedicated data feed hardware, etc). Beyond routine maintenance duties, the sysadmin will also be responsible for provisioning and deploying new hardware; one of the first major tasks will be outfitting our new server room this fall. The ideal candidate for this position will have solid knowledge of Linux systems and a grasp of current IT best-practice in such a setting. Formal experience as a system administrator is not necessary, but the ability to learn and work independently is essential for this position. We hope the successful candidate will be able grow with our company, and will provide opportunities to contribute to our engineering and research efforts. Familiarity with some of the following is a plus: * SQL * shell/perl/python scripts * RAID (mdadm/raidtools) / LVM * Networking software (NFS, NIS, DNS, autofs, VPN) * MediaWiki * OOP (C++ or Java) * PBX * Hardware maintenance/installation Applications by e-mail only to [EMAIL PROTECTED], referencing “System Administrator” position.
Company Information FDO Partners, LLC is a globally-recognized investment management firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997, the company serves some of the most sophisticated institutional investors around the world, and has established a worldwide reputation for delivering first-class investment performance through the pursuit of excellence in quantitative investing. FDO operates a number of hedge funds across a variety of asset classes. For those who are smart, ambitious and willing to learn, FDO offers a truly distinctive work environment. *• FDO offers a breadth of experience rarely available elsewhere. Those who work at FDO are not confined to one area of specialty or interest; instead, they work across rather than within asset classes, and can traverse the entire product line from upstream concept to downstream implementation. *• FDO is growing rapidly. This offers an unequaled opportunity to become a part of a world-class team at its most dynamic time, and to gain immediate hands-on experience. In identifying the right skill set, FDO puts a premium on the ability to learn and to be a self-starter. For those with the necessary skills, the growth potential is significant. *• Seniority and tenure take a back seat; what matters is a demonstrated ability to take ideas from blueprint to implementation. FDO has allocated responsibility on this basis since the founding of the firm, and it has been one of the critical ingredients in the firm’s success. *• FDO offers the right work environment for ideas to flourish. The atmosphere is collaborative and collegial. Knowledge is shared, allowing the best ideas to propagate in an organic way. The best testament to this is the enthusiasm shared by those who already work here. FDO is not just another investment company. FDO provides a truly distinctive environment in which those with the best ideas and implementation skills can thrive. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
