We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

The Linux (Ubuntu) Server Administrator will manage and optimize a global server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across development, staging, and production environments. This role supports software engineers, maintains preproduction systems, and collaborates with R&D teams to expand CI/CD pipelines in an Agile, ISO27001-certified setting.

What you’ll do

• You'll install, configure, and maintain Ubuntu Server systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• You'll monitor and optimize server performance, implement system tuning, and manage security through user access controls, firewalls, patching, and hardening.
• You'll automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as Bash and Python, and manage backups, disaster recovery, and failover solutions.
• You'll configure and maintain essential services including Apache/Nginx, MySQL/MongoDB, SSH, DNS, FTP, Redis, RabbitMQ, and administer virtualization platforms like KVM and private cloud infrastructure
• You'll troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines

What we offer

• IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance. 
• Employees receive generous paid time off, including 20 days of PTO and 7 sick days annually, with PTO increasing over time. The company also observes 10 paid holidays each year, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans. 
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($88,000-$110,000). 

• You are located in eastern time zone, able to work 8am-5pm ET, and have three plus years of experience as a Linux or System Administrator, with strong proficiency in Ubuntu Server (22.04 or newer) and Linux command-line tools.
• You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate a process-oriented work style with clear goals and output focus
• You are eager to grow professionally, learning from experienced colleagues and staying updated with best practices in system administration
• You possess hands-on experience with scripting (Bash, Python), system monitoring tools, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs), and version control systems like Git.
• You are familiar with administering services such as Apache, PHP, MySQL, and MongoDB, and hold or are pursuing Linux-related certifications like LPIC or CompTIA Linux+.

Our commitment to you and the environment
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programs and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.  

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