Director, Global Head of Linux
Core
Senior leadership role leading a global team to ensure the reliability, modernization, and security of Linux, storage, and platform services for a financial firm's trading and corporate environments.
Role type
Senior IC infrastructure director (Linux & Storage)
Builds
High-availability trading environments, automated infrastructure, and secure platform services
Domain
Financial services / Enterprise Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Linux platform strategy, enterprise storage management, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes architecture, security controls implementation, incident response, change control, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AI/ML for infrastructure improvements, advanced degree in CS/Engineering
Technologies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Terraform, Git, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a 14-person global team establishing engineering practices; Own strategy and lifecycle management for Linux platforms; Set direction for enterprise storage services including backup and disaster recovery; Drive automation-first approach using Ansible and Terraform; Partner with engineering teams on Kubernetes and hybrid cloud patterns; Embed secure-by-default practices across platforms; Support high-availability trading environments with operational discipline; Translate business needs into platform roadmaps with infrastructure and operations leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC