Infrastructure Engineer, Sydney

At Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity. 

 The IT Infrastructure team at Mako builds and runs the core technology that supports the firm’s operations. The team works together to design and maintain a reliable, low-latency platform that the business depends on every day. 

The Infrastructure Engineer will work closely with the global technology team, supporting and maintaining high-availability network and Linux environments that underpin real-time trading operations. This role offers the opportunity to build deep hands-on experience across networking, automation, and systems engineering while contributing to a fast-paced, high-performance infrastructure in a collaborative environment. 

What you’ll be involved in:

• Designing, testing, implementing, optimising, monitoring and maintaining the Linux server and workstation environments 
• Supporting a real-time, latency-sensitive trading operation spread across multiple global sites 
• Disaster recovery, business continuity and high availability engineering 
• Installation, racking, and cabling of new servers, network switches, and other data center hardware according to best practices. 
• Coordinating with vendors for hardware deliveries, returns (RMAs), and maintenance. 
• Troubleshooting and solving faults in both hardware and software 
• Planning and engineering for capacity, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability 

What we need from you:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• An excellent understanding of Linux 
• Experience with automating processes with an Infrastructure-as-Code mindset 
• An open-minded, innovative approach with the initiative to improve systems 
• Keen interest in the details of systems engineering within a multi-vendor environment 
• A can-do attitude to see issues through to resolution 
• The ability to thrive in a high-pressure, dynamic environment 
• A mindset that thrives on owning the full infrastructure lifecycle 
• A genuine passion for technology that extends beyond the workplace. You actively keep up with the latest trends and are constantly looking for new tools and techniques to improve your craft.
• Familiarity with automated OS and hardware provisioning tools 

We are Mako

At Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

•  Flexible leave  
• Annual discretionary bonus 
• Healthcare allowance  
• Comprehensive insurance benefits for life and salary continuance 
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support 
• Novated car leasing 
• Generous paid parental leave scheme 
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako foundation 

 About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry. 

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will arrange this. 

 For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: www.mako.com.