Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client's large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work.

Key Responsibilities

BAU & Operational Support
* Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux servers across production and non-production environments
* Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening
* Manage user access, permissions and authentication services
* Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts
* Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards
* Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes

Modernisation & Project Work
* Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives
* Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects
* Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable
* Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation

Documentation & Governance
* Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks
* Follow change management and incident management processes
* Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams

Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar)
* Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms
* Experience with patch management and security best practices
* Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash or similar)
* Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools
* Experience supporting large-scale server estates

Desirable
* Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
* Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewalls
* ITIL or relevant Linux certifications

Personal Attributes
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
* Clear communication and documentation abilities
* Proactive and improvement-focused mindset

What's on Offer
* Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation
* Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects
* Supportive technical environment with room for growth
* Competitive salary and benefits package

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