We’re seeking someone to join our team as a seasoned Instructure SRE to implement and maintain the next version of our large-scale performance optimized platform. The existing environment consists of a mixture of open source and in-house written Python components which will be modernized and replaced to ensure the continued delivery of a stable and secure infrastructure with increased agility and flexibility.

Low Latency Infrastructure support team is responsible for maintaining and improving Linux infrastructure for Morgan Stanley’s distributed systems. The group is involved in evaluation, certification, integration, and maintenance of numerous products, including hardware, Red Hat Linux, configuration management, system services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.), virtualization technologies and a variety of in-house developed tools.

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.

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 Lead Infrastructure Production Management and RE position at VP level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing the production environment, ensuring the operational reliability of deployed software, and implementing strategies to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you’ll do in the role: *Define and implement strategies to ensure high availability and performance of critical systems.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver infrastructure projects.
*Identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency improvements.
*Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers.
What you’ll bring to the role: *Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure management.
*Experience in defining and measuring key performance indicators for infrastructure operations.
*Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in infrastructure management
*Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
*We are looking for an Infrastructure SRE with Python development experience.
*You will have experience of managing, deploying to and debugging large scale production environments.
*You will be able to write secure, testable, robust code and can prioritize work accordingly.
*You have excellent time management skills.
*You will be responsible for on-call responsibilities shared with a global team.
*You will be joining a global team of highly accomplished engineers, developers, and operations specialists.
*You will contribute and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
*You will have experience with Change Management and Problem management practices.
*You will be expected to collaborate with a global team to accomplish deliverables.
*You will be responsible to participate in open forums with your global team to discuss projects.
*You will be expected to act like an owner.
Qualifications: *5+ years of Enterprise Level Experience in Large Distributed Environment
*Linux Systems - Hardware and Automated Build
*Automated Lights Out Management
*Must be comfortable building systems from scratch, changing configuration and amending code-paths and debugging core-dumps.
*Strong understanding of Linux Kernel internals performance tuning in a low latency plant
*Detailed knowledge of TCP/IP, Experience with networking and security concepts, implementation, and troubleshooting.
*Experience with monitoring tools and solutions.
Nice to have: *Familiarity with MIT Kerberos application within enterprise Linux environments
*Kernel-Bypass and why
What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the calibre of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: diversity.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.