Linux System Administrator

We are looking for a Linux System Administrator for an great trading company in Amsterdam! You will be part of a fun team which builds tools to monitor trading operations, and will work closely with traders, researchers and engineers.

You will work in an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to get creative and the space to push great ideas to completion.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintain and enhance our Linux-based infrastructure to support high performance and reliability;


• Provide expert support to internal teams on hardware and software issues;


• Streamline IT operations through automation, standardization, and clear documentation;


• Manage data center equipment, including server rack installations;


• Perform regular audits to enforce security and industry compliance;


• Troubleshoot production issues remotely to ensure fast resolution;


• Oversee the full server lifecycle, from deployment to decommissioning;


• Monitor system performance and manage capacity proactively;


• Ensure trading infrastructure is consistent and ready at the start of each trading day.

This is a great permanent role in Amsterdam, with a base salary of 65K - 80K eur per year. Aside from the base salary there will be many other secondary benefits which we'd be happy to discuss over a phone call.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.