UNIXLinux Hands-On Architect Open

Northern Trust are seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux HandsOn Architect to lead the design implementation and road mapping of our enterprisescale UNIX/Linux infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services technology and a proven track record of architecting and implementing scalable robust compliant and secure systems in a hybrid cloud environment.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Architecture Design and Implementation
  • Design and implement scalable robust and secure UNIX/Linux infrastructure solutions
  • Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps aligned with business objectives
  • Ensure consistency and standardization across the enterprise UNIX/Linux environment
  • Architect solutions for hybrid cloud environments
• Hybrid Cloud Strategy
  • Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions integrating onpremises and cloudbased UNIX/Linux systems
  • Optimize workload placement and resource utilization across hybrid environments
• Implementation and Technical Leadership
  • Lead the implementation of new & existing UNIX/Linux infrastructure projects
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the UNIX/Linux team
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate UNIX/Linux systems with other platforms
• Security and Compliance
  • Architect solutions that meet stringent financial industry security standards and regulatory requirements
  • Implement and maintain security best practices for UNIX/Linux systems
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Design and implement secure access and authentication mechanisms
  • Conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary improvements
• Performance and Scalability
  • Design highperformance scalable systems capable of handling enterpriselevel workloads
  • Implement monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure system reliability and performance
  • Ensure infrastructure can scale to meet growing business demands
• Automation and DevOps
  • Develop automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for UNIX/Linux environments
  • Foster a DevOps culture promoting collaboration between development and operations teams
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • Design and implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
  • Ensure high availability of critical systems and services
• Maintenance and Support
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies for UNIX/Linux systems
  • Establish best practices for system administration and support
  • Create and maintain documentation for all UNIX/Linux systems and processes
• Cloud Integration
  • Architect hybrid cloud solutions leveraging both onpremises and cloudbased resources
  • Implement cloud migration strategies for applicable UNIX/Linux workloads
  • Optimize cost and performance of cloudbased UNIX/Linux systems
• Mentorship and Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align technology solutions with business needs
• Vendor Management
  • Evaluate and recommend UNIX/Linuxrelated technologies and vendors
  • Manage relationships with key technology partners and service providers

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Qualifications in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
• Proven experience UNIX/Linux system administration and architecture
• In depth experience in a senior architectural role within the financial services industry
• Strong handson experience with enterpriselevel UNIX/Linux systems (e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Oracle Linux IBM AIX)
• Indepth knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and technologies (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Bash Python Perl) and automation tools (e.g. Ansible Puppet Chef)
• Solid understanding of network protocols storage systems and database technologies
• Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g. PCIDSS SOX GDPR)
• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to think strategically
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise UNIX/Linux infrastructure and play a crucial role in our digital transformation journey.

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of implementing cuttingedge technologies while ensuring the highest standards of security scalability and performance for our financial systems.