Linux System Engineer

pCrypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, offering trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, offering trading and custody services. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU. Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers. /ppFor more information, please visit our website at About us - Crypto Finance /ppJoin us at Crypto Finance Group, where everyone can make a significant impact. We invite you to be part of our journey and help shape the future of our company. The starting date is as soon as possible at our office on the 24th floor of the Prime Tower in Zurich, Switzerland, or in our office in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. /ppbResponsibilities /b /pliExtend and maintain a scalable, heterogeneous infrastructure system over multiple data centers with switches, firewalls, HSMs, as well as physical servers, virtual devices, cloud /liliExtend and maintain existing and new blockchain nodes /liliContribute to hybrid infrastructure projects /liliEnsure the secure operation of backends (advanced load and fail balancing with HAProxy, Apache, and Nginx, database server replication) /liliProactively control and improve existing monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting infrastructure (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, Grafana) /liliMaintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health /liliDrive integration of secure technologies and applications /liliPatch management; continually deploy new firmware and software /liliMaintain and create technical documentation of infrastructure as code/data /liliStay technically up to date on latest technologies and cloud native environments /lipbRequirements /b /pliDegree in computer science or at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering /liliIn-depth, hands-on Linux system administration skills, Linux certifications (LFCS, LFCE, RHCS… etc.) are a plus /liliGreat interest in servers, automation, and IT security /liliGeneral enthusiasm for open-source software /liliNetworking skills (switches, firewalls, VPNs, network protocols) /liliKnowledge of the existing open-source ecosystem (Linux, Unix, HAProxy, Nginx, Apache, Squid, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Grafana, Ansible, Docker) /liliProven experience in systems engineering and defensive security (DDoS protection, intrusion prevention) /liliAbove average project management and organizational skills /liliHigh level of integrity and quality awareness /liliCloud (Azure, GCP) experience is an advantage /liliExcellent knowledge of English; German is beneficial /liliKnowledge in blockchain technologies and crypto assets is desirable /lipbBenefits /b /pliBe part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals /liliShape the future of finance while working at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions /liliContribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies /liliTake on meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth /liliGain deep industry insights and make a tangible impact /liliJoin regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events /liliEnjoy a modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure /lipbOur culture /b /ppAt the heart of our company, we prioritize: /pliInnovation and Continuous Learning /liliCollaboration and Knowledge Sharing /liliEntrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies /liliValues such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity /lipbPlease note: /b /pliWe do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies. /liliDue to the Swiss/German labor legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Switzerland or Germany (are in possession of a Swiss/German work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered. /liliIf this is the position for you, and you have a Swiss/German work permit and/or EU citizenship, please send us your complete application, incl. cover letter, CV, and references. /li