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Locations: Cambridge, UK; London, UK Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: JR1058 AMBITIOUS?
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GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries, and private investors. Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair, and professional excellence. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We aim to maintain an open culture, avoiding bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible, and hands-on working style across the Group. Function:
Investment Management - GAM Systematic Department:
GAM Systematic - Cambridge IT Purpose:
GAM's systematic investing arm (Cantab) is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join the IT Team. You will be responsible for the Linux systems and, with the existing team, keep the company's servers, security systems, and datacentres in good health. The job takes place in a fast-moving environment where system redundancy, reliability, and uptime are essential. You will be required to work independently at times, and to operate within the established change control framework. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux systems Investigate and diagnose problems Recommend and implement improvements to the company's Linux systems Plan and implement new systems Follow and improve existing procedures Operate within the established change control framework Qualifications & Experience: You are a proficient Systems Administrator with good problem-solving skills. You are also an excellent communicator and team player who is willing to help other members of the team across a wide variety of tasks. The following areas of expertise are essential for the role: Linux (RHEL 8) Puppet/Ansible Satellite/Foreman Monitoring (Nagios/Graylog) Managing web servers (Apache/Nginx) Strong experience with Bash Managing integration with Active Directory We also use the following technologies; experience in these will be highly desirable, however not essential: VMware ESX 7 Windows Active Directory administration Gitlab administration Jenkins administration Ansible Automation Platform/AWX Rundeck PagerDuty Integrations Cisco Duo Secure or other MFA solutions Citrix Virtual Desktop and Apps HPE DL series Servers Netapp / Pure Storage solutions Juniper firewalls Cisco Nexus Switches Benefits: GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details. Employing Company/ies:
GAM Systematic Services Limited Reporting to:
Head of IT Cambridge Contract:
Permanent About Us
Our purpose? To attract and empower the brightest minds to provide the investment leadership and sustainable thinking needed to protect our clients’ financial future. This is supported by a firm-wide culture promoting integrity, excellence, and collaboration, where different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds enrich our decision-making and where everyone can contribute, grow, and be successful.
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Locations: Cambridge, UK; London, UK Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: JR1058 AMBITIOUS?
BRIGHT?
RIGHT?
GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries, and private investors. Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair, and professional excellence. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We aim to maintain an open culture, avoiding bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible, and hands-on working style across the Group. Function:
Investment Management - GAM Systematic Department:
GAM Systematic - Cambridge IT Purpose:
GAM's systematic investing arm (Cantab) is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join the IT Team. You will be responsible for the Linux systems and, with the existing team, keep the company's servers, security systems, and datacentres in good health. The job takes place in a fast-moving environment where system redundancy, reliability, and uptime are essential. You will be required to work independently at times, and to operate within the established change control framework. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux systems Investigate and diagnose problems Recommend and implement improvements to the company's Linux systems Plan and implement new systems Follow and improve existing procedures Operate within the established change control framework Qualifications & Experience: You are a proficient Systems Administrator with good problem-solving skills. You are also an excellent communicator and team player who is willing to help other members of the team across a wide variety of tasks. The following areas of expertise are essential for the role: Linux (RHEL 8) Puppet/Ansible Satellite/Foreman Monitoring (Nagios/Graylog) Managing web servers (Apache/Nginx) Strong experience with Bash Managing integration with Active Directory We also use the following technologies; experience in these will be highly desirable, however not essential: VMware ESX 7 Windows Active Directory administration Gitlab administration Jenkins administration Ansible Automation Platform/AWX Rundeck PagerDuty Integrations Cisco Duo Secure or other MFA solutions Citrix Virtual Desktop and Apps HPE DL series Servers Netapp / Pure Storage solutions Juniper firewalls Cisco Nexus Switches Benefits: GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details. Employing Company/ies:
GAM Systematic Services Limited Reporting to:
Head of IT Cambridge Contract:
Permanent About Us
Our purpose? To attract and empower the brightest minds to provide the investment leadership and sustainable thinking needed to protect our clients’ financial future. This is supported by a firm-wide culture promoting integrity, excellence, and collaboration, where different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds enrich our decision-making and where everyone can contribute, grow, and be successful.
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