Unix Engineering Team Lead

Our Customer is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, The Client has no customers, Our Customers or investors.
Company mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, the client has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.
The Unix Engineering Team Lead is responsible for managing the architecture and operations of our Unix/Linux environment.
Responsibilities
Manage team Unix Engineers; direct and oversee their work
Manage multiple tasks, priorities, and projects for the Unix team
Assess, research and implement new technologies in the Linux/Solaris environment
Perform Linux/Solaris architecture, administration, automated installation, and performance tuning
Plan and participate in NAS NFS storage administration and tuning activities
Provide third party and internal trading system support for companys platforms
Work closely with developers and traders to improve Unix architecture and operations
Architect and implement fault tolerant systems
Create and maintain system documentation

Qualifications:
Previous team lead experience
5 - 10 years Linux/Solaris administration
Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and projects
Previous experience in system and network performance tuning
Previous experience working with clustering technologies
Ability to manage multiple projects and integrate new project requirements effectively
Ability to work off hours and early morning hours when required
Experience supporting trading systems (both third party and internally developed) desired
Exposure to working with major trading exchanges desired
Team player and self motivated
Excellent ability to document architecture, procedures, and other relevant data
Strong verbal and written communication skills