About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department:

Northern Trust are seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Hands-On Architect to lead the design, implementation, and road mapping of our enterprise-scale UNIX/Linux infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology and a proven track record of architecting and implementing scalable, robust, compliant and secure systems in a hybrid cloud environment.

This role requires a highly skilled professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise to drive the evolution of our UNIX/Linux infrastructure & Services.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, committed to excellence, and able to lead complex initiatives in a dynamic, global environment.

The key responsibilities of the role include:


Architecture and Design:

• Develop and maintain a long-term architectural vision for the UNIX/Linux infrastructure & Services
• Create detailed designs for new UNIX/Linux systems and services
• Ensure designs adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align UNIX/Linux architecture with overall IT strategy

• Develop long-term roadmaps for UNIX/Linux infrastructure evolution
• Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
• Propose and justify new initiatives to improve efficiency, security, and scalability

• Create and maintain a multi-year roadmap for UNIX/Linux infrastructure & Services evolution
• Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
• Plan for hardware refresh cycles, software upgrades, and migration projects
• Align roadmap with business objectives and budgetary constraints

• Establish and enforce standards for UNIX/Linux system configuration, security, and management
• Develop and maintain best practices for system deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Create and update documentation for all UNIX/Linux systems and processes

• Design and implement robust security measures for UNIX/Linux systems
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

• Design highly scalable UNIX/Linux infrastructure to support business growth
• Implement performance monitoring and optimization strategies
• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all UNIX/Linux systems and processes
• Create and update architectural diagrams, system specifications, and operational procedures
• Establish a knowledge base for troubleshooting and best practices

• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Integrate UNIX/Linux systems with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools

• Design and implement high availability solutions for critical systems
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures
• Conduct regular DR testing and refinement

• Design comprehensive monitoring solutions for UNIX/Linux systems and services
• Establish proactive maintenance procedures to ensure system health and stability
• Provide expert-level support for complex UNIX/Linux issues

• Evaluate and select UNIX/Linux hardware and software vendors
• Manage vendor relationships
• Stay informed about vendor roadmaps and upcoming product releases

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of UNIX/Linux systems
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and internal training programs

• Stay up-to-date with the latest UNIX/Linux technologies and industry trends
• Propose and implement improvements to existing systems and processes
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions

• Experience in UNIX/Linux administration and architecture
• Deep knowledge of enterprise UNIX/Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server)
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their UNIX/Linux offerings
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Knowledge of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• RHCE, LFCE, or other advanced UNIX/Linux certifications
• Experience with high-performance computing environments
• Knowledge of database systems and their integration with UNIX/Linux
• Familiarity with ITIL practices
• Experience in a large, global enterprise environment

• Strategic thinking and long-term planning
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies

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