System Administrator/ Dell iDRAC/ Linux

Motion Recruitment - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Remote - Charlotte, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

A dynamic trading financial firm is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join its remote team. This full-time position supports critical infrastructure during the second shift, from 4 PM to midnight EST. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in bare-metal server management, Dell iDRAC, and Linux (RHEL) environments. The role involves hands-on management of physical servers, troubleshooting, and maintaining the firm's critical trading systems. The System Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that all systems are operational 24/7, addressing any issues that arise during the second shift, and collaborating with other teams to ensure high availability and performance of critical infrastructure. This position requires strong documentation skills and attention to detail to ensure smooth operations and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain bare-metal Dell servers.
• Manage Dell iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for remote server monitoring, troubleshooting, and updates.
• Install, configure, and manage Linux systems (RHEL) in a trading environment.
• Perform routine maintenance, patching, and updates on physical servers.
• Monitor server performance and ensure systems are operational 24/7, addressing any issues that arise during the second shift.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure high availability and performance of critical infrastructure.
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role.
• Expertise with Dell iDRAC for remote monitoring and server management.
• Strong experience with bare-metal server environments, particularly Dell hardware.
• Proficiency with Linux (RHEL) systems in enterprise-level environments.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on physical servers.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently during second-shift hours.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the financial or trading industry.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Knowledge of networking protocols and infrastructure.

Benefits

• Remote role, open to candidates located within the US.