Senior Systems Administrator
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25-03-2023
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Job Description
Job Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage and Operate NCSD ( Nasdaq Central Settlement and Depository Application )
- Manage and Operate Nasdaq PCCP Application
- Manage and Operate Nasdaq NME System
- Manage and smoothly operate Postgres Databases on Linux platform
- Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems ( AS400/OS400 and Linux Systems )
- Restore/rebuild Unix systems / AS400 with Trading and CSD (Clearing, Settlement and Depository ) Application from scratch
- Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.
- Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
- Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
- Ensure that the trading and settlement processes run efficiently and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the securities market.
- Provide advisory and Supervision on the Daily CSD and Trading administration activities to System administrators.
- Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
- Monitor and ensure trading and clearing systems are running according to the day schedule.
- Maintain System Database and Database Data Integrity.
- Maintain data backups including disaster recover data backups in line with the policies and procedures.
- Monitor and Administer replication programs operation to the Shadow servers and DR site.
- Interact with vendors regarding system and application upgrades and conducting checks on software
- Ensure all system upgrades and fixes as required by the business following policies and procedures.
- Manage the process of acquiring system licenses from vendors for Infrastructure and Applications and oversee implementation of ITIL Framework.
- Preparing and maintaining functional documentation and support the evaluation of Digital Technology and Innovation related proposals.
- Execute project management task and related project aligned with assigned systems and applications.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Business Information Systems, Information Security, or any related field.
- Minimum 7-8 years of system administration, database administration, hardware & Software administration
- Minimum 7 years in Exchange Trading systems administration including FIX 5.x and API interfaces
- Minimum 7 years in AS400/OS400 System Administration with certification
- Minimum 7 years in Linux System Administration with certifications
- Extensive Experience in NASDAQ NCSD Systems
- Extensive Experience in NASDAQ NME Systems
- Extensive Experience in NASDAQ PCCP Systems
- Good knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
- Experience with shell and bash scripting and automation tools
- A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
- Strong knowledge of implementing IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
- Experience in Cloud based applications and cloud platforms.
Employment Type
Full Time
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