Infrastructure Engineer, Sydney
Job Summary
At Mako we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collectiveambition;excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.
The IT Infrastructure team at Mako builds and runs the core technology that supports the firms operations. The team works together to design andmaintaina reliable low-latency platform that the businessdepends on every day.
The Infrastructure Engineer will work closely with the global technology team supporting andmaintaininghigh-availability network and Linux environments that underpin real-time trading operations. This role offers the opportunity to build deep hands-on experience across networking automation and systems engineering while contributing to a fast-paced high-performance infrastructure in a collaborative environment.
What youll be involved in:
- Designing testing implementingoptimisingmonitoringandmaintainingthe Linux server and workstation environments
- Supporting a real-time latency-sensitive trading operation spread across multiple global sites
- Disaster recovery business continuityand high availability engineering
- Installation racking and cabling of new servers network switches and other data center hardware according to best practices.
- Coordinating with vendors for hardware deliveries returns (RMAs) and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting and solving faults in both hardware and software
- Planning and engineering for capacity disaster recovery business continuity and high availability
What we need from you:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An excellentunderstanding ofLinux
- Experiencewithautomating processes with an Infrastructure-as-Code mindset
- An open-minded innovative approach with the initiative to improve systems
- Keen interest in the details of systems engineering within a multi-vendor environment
- A can-do attitude to see issues through to resolution
- The ability to thrive in a high-pressure dynamic environment
- A mindset that thrives on owning the full infrastructure lifecycle
- A genuine passion for technology that extends beyond the workplace. You actively keep up with the latest trends and are constantly looking for new tools and techniques to improve your craft.
- Familiarity with automated OSand hardwareprovisioningtools
We are Mako
At Mako we are welcominginclusiveand collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achievegreat things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Flexible leave
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Healthcare allowance
- Comprehensive insurance benefits for life and salary continuance
- Employee wellbeing guidance and support
- Novated car leasing
- Generous paid parental leave scheme
- Opportunity tobecome involved in the rewarding work of the Mako foundation
About Mako
Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999 from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.
From offices in LondonDublinAmsterdam Singapore SydneyBrisbaneand Chengdu Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities Fixed Income Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurialcollaborativeand philanthropic culture.
If yourequireany reasonable adjustments orassistanceduring the recruitment process please emailand we will arrange this.
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About Company
Mako provides liquidity to global derivatives markets, primarily through options market making. Our proprietary technology, developed and refined over the last two decades, helps us stay ahead of the curve.