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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