Linux System Administrator

Pontoon Solutions; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Linux System Administrator in the utilities sector. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in impactful projects, tackle critical challenges, and collaborate with talented professionals. You'll manage software testing, ensure system quality and performance, and drive automation. If you're passionate about making a difference in quality assurance, apply now!

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Recognition of contributions

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in hardware, infrastructure software, and DevOps skills.

Responsibilities

• Patch critical vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
• Build and deploy new software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the cyber security team.

Skills

Hardware Expertise

DevOps Skills

Tools

Ansible

Git

CI/CD

REST APIs

VMware

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Join Our Team as a Linux Sysadmin!

Are you a passionate Linux System Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity in the utilities sector? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team for an initial 6-month contract. This is your chance to engage in impactful projects, tackle critical challenges, and collaborate with talented professionals in the field.

Role: Linux System Administrator

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Remote

Rate: £500 per day (umbrella)

About Us:

We are dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of QA Engineering, you'll design, implement, and manage software testing, platforms, and tooling, both SaaS and on-premise. Your expertise will ensure system quality and performance while driving automation and operational excellence. You will be an advocate for Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address various ad-hoc requests and ensure seamless operations.
• Patch critical vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
• Build and deploy new software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the cyber security team to safeguard our systems.

What You Bring:

To thrive in this role, you should have a solid background in the following areas:

• Hardware Expertise: Proficient with storage, compute, firewalls, switches, UPS, and related hardware.
• Infrastructure Software: Experience with hypervisors (mainly VMware), containerisation technologies (OpenShift, Kubernetes), and Linux systems. Knowledge of storage/SAN is a plus.
• DevOps Skills: Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Git, CI/CD, and REST APIs.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and supportive team that values innovation and quality.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions will be recognised and appreciated.
• Have the opportunity to mentor and support the software engineering community, fostering a positive culture.
• If you are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of quality assurance, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. Let’s connect people to the energy they use—safely, reliably, and efficiently—together!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.