Systems Administrator - Linux Application Support

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In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering II position at the Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for managing and optimizing technical infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems to support business needs effectively.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

• Monitoring, optimizing, and managing UNIX/Linux OS, system HW and application performance.
• Perform application upgrades, patches, be able to identify and troubleshoot bugs that involved Tuxedo, Tomcat and Apache.
• Be ready to lead and coordinate teams during system/application outages and execute tasks accordingly to minimize impact.
• Attend project meeting and provide input to Project Managers/developers based on Systems Operations perspective, as well as planning for production launch execution.
• Identify tasks which require automation and deploy automated process to minimize human intervention.
• Management of Corporate common network services, i.e. DNS and DHCP services.
• Enrolling users and maintaining system security.
• Backup and recovery of OS and application information.
• Weekend coverage rotation.

• 2+ years' experience in Unix/Linux systems administration.
• Strong system/application trouble‑shooting skills.
• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions on system performance and trends.
• Ability to read and write scripts in some administrative language (Tk, Perl, ksh shell).
• Proficiency in DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP, Application Load Balancing, TCP networking.
• Comfortable with many aspects of UNIX systems administration, i.e. system installation and configuration, fundamentals of security, installing third‑party software.
• Web Tools - Apache, Java, Tomcat.
• Unix Tools - ksh, sh, awk, sed, Perl.
• High level of initiative and dedication.
• Ability to manage projects efficiently. Equally, be able to demonstrate the willingness to lend a hand on projects not directly accountable for.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Works well under pressure, in a very fast paced working environment.
• Manages time effectively and according to priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.

• BS degree in Computer Science preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of web and middleware‑based technologies a plus
• Relational database experience.
• PHP, Python scripting experience.
• LDAP - Security Setup
• OS - Linux, Red Hat, Solaris
• Security - Snort, tcpdump, snoop
• Applications - Tuxedo, Sybase, Oracle, Apache, Veritas Net Backup
• Experience in server hardware and software configuration management,
• Veritas Cluster Server
• Monitoring - Site Scope, Pronet, Nagios
• Sever Capacity and Performance Management
• Server Hardware / Software Configuration Management
• Sun Server Hardware and Sun Solaris Unix
• Blade Logic / Network shell

We are committed to maintaining the first‑class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered.

We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

The firm’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).