Director - Linux System Administrator

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for maintaining the stability and reliability of the organization's infrastructure systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability to support business operations.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.Role Profile:Low Latency Linux support team is looking for a seasoned Linux System Administrator. Our environment consists of a mixture of open source and in-house written Perl and Python components which will be modernized and replaced to ensure the continued delivery of a stable and secure infrastructure with increased agility and flexibility.Low Latency Infrastructure support team is responsible for maintaining and improving Linux infrastructure for Morgan Stanley's distributed systems. The group is involved in evaluation, certification, integration, and maintenance of numerous products, including hardware, Red Hat Linux, configuration management, system services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.), and a variety of in-house developed tools.What you'll do in the role: * Manage, deploy and debug large scale production environments. * Be part of a global, follow the sun, on-call rotation for production issues. * Write and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures. * Act like an owner, prioritize requests, collaborate with others, and manage ambiguity. * Participate in open forums with the global team to discuss projects. What you'll bring to the role: * 4+ years of Enterprise Level Experience in Large Distributed Environment * Knowledge of Linux Systems - Hardware and Automated Build including Automated Lights Out Management * Must be comfortable building systems from scratch, changing configuration and amending code-paths * Understanding of kernel bypass and how it relates to latency sensitive devices. * Knowledge of TCP/IP, Experience with networking and security concepts, implementation, and troubleshooting. * Experience with monitoring tools and solutions * Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills in a highly visible faced paced enterprise environment. * Coding experience preferably with Python. * Experience working on shared code bases using best practices in CI / Source Control / Release Management and Change ControlDesired Skills: * Solid understand of Linux Kernel internals performance tuning * Trading System Application Configuration / Deployment / Management ExperienceWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).