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Linux Support Engineer
A Career with point72’s Technology team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
What you’ll do
- Actively monitor the Linux Support team’s incident/request queue, set prioritization, and process tickets in a timely manner
- Perform production releases while adhering to change management guidelines
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers and related hardware/software components
- Perform in-depth analysis for post impact resolution, RCA, remedial actions, and problem management
- Manage and troubleshoot AD integrated authentication on Linux servers
- Manage and troubleshoot existing Ansible playbooks used for configuration management across the Linux environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor system performance, analyze system logs, and proactively address issues
- Create and maintain system documentation including configuration guides, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting steps
What’s REQUIRED
- 7+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator in a production environment, with hands-on expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Ubuntu administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, and configuration management concepts, including tools such as Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Ansible.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automation, operational support, and task scripting.
- Strong understanding of authentication, privilege management, and integration with Active Directory, including related services such as Kerberos.
- Experience with storage and file-sharing technologies, including local disk management, LVM, network-based storage concepts, HBA/PowerPath, and remote mounts such as CIFS, Samba, and NFS for client and server configurations.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, as well as AI tooling to support and streamline technical workloads.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Health care benefits
- Maternity, Adoption & related leave policies
- Generous paternity and family care leave policies
- Employee Assistance Program & Mental wellness programs
- Transportation support
- Tuition assistance
ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen with over $58.5 billion in assets under management (as of July 1, 2026). Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator in a production environment
- Hands-on expertise administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Ubuntu, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, and configuration management concepts, including Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Ansible
- Proficiency in Bash or Python scripting for automation, operational support, and task scripting
- Strong understanding of authentication, privilege management, Active Directory integration, and Kerberos
- Experience with storage and file-sharing technologies, including local disk management, LVM, network-based storage, HBA/PowerPath, CIFS, Samba, and NFS
- Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure and AI tooling
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
Point72 Insights
What We Do
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
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