Junior Systems Administrator

Company: Quant Capital
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support a diverse tech environment spanning Windows and Linux servers, VMs, containers, and storage-heavy infrastructure. You will work with a cross-functional team to maintain network services, architecture, and open-source-driven solutions, while contributing to automation and monitoring. The role offers exposure to a cutting-edge, high-performance trading tech setting with opportunities to influence architecture and adopt new technologies. You will collaborate across platforms to keep systems secure and reliable, while growing technically in finance-focused infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

  • ongoing training
  • structured career path
  • excellent salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Linux and Windows servers, VMs, containers, and relevant desktops
  • Administer network infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Design and optimize network topology and storage solutions (ZFS, Ceph, NVMe)
  • Work on diverse projects such as High Availability VM clusters and bespoke container tools
  • Contribute to configuration management and automation of routine tasks
  • Monitor systems, respond to alerts, and help enhance the monitoring platform
  • Implement and uphold system and network security standards
  • advise on best practices, focusing on Open Source where feasible
  • Explore open-source solutions and prototype new technologies to influence architecture

Key requirements

  • Very comfortable with Linux (preferably Ubuntu/Debian) and Windows environments
  • Interest in building technology and helping others use it effectively
  • Experience with general systems administration and user support (phone/desk-side/remote)
  • Familiarity with Windows enterprise environment and standard applications; Linux or Solaris familiarity
  • Interest in finance
  • Problem solving and proactive approach
  • Desire to improve processes and technology
  • Ability to support users and communicate clearly
  • Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
  • Windows enterprise environment
  • VMs and containers

Posted: September 14th, 2026