HSS - Linux Sytem Administrator

dxctechnology; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Perks at Work discounts

DXC Select benefits

Job summary

DXC Technology in Cheltenham is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our on-site team. You will handle first and second line incidents, monitor system health, and contribute to security and compliance initiatives.

The role requires strong UNIX/Linux experience, scripting, and familiarity with IaC tools. We value a proactive, process-driven mindset and a willingness to collaborate across teams to deliver reliable IT services for our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience managing UNIX/Linux systems across multiple distros.
• Knowledge of ITIL service management practices.
• Ability to meet UK Government security requirements.
• Strong documentation and changelog practices.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problems.
• Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth system functionality.
• Create, maintain, and utilise documentation.
• Assist building compliance with processes and policies.

Skills

Linux admin

ITIL practices

Documentation

Security awareness

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Docker

VMware

KVM

Systemd timers

Cron

Networking (TCP/IP)

Job description

Job Description:

Linux - System Administrator

Location: Cheltenham ( 5 Days on Site)

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

DXC is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Linux System Administrators at varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within multiple teams and will be innovative and analytical with a good eye for detail. Your role will include implementing standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problems

• Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth system functionality

• Create, maintain, and utilise documentation

• Assist building compliance with processes and policies

What you will bring to the team:

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Working to ITIL best practices

• Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem

• Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others

• A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems

Desirable Skills and Technologies

• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems(Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.)

• Shell scripting(Bash, KornShell, etc.)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef

• Process and job control(cron, at, systemd timers)

• Networking fundamentals(TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, FTP)

• Filesystem management(LVM, ext4, XFS, ZFS)

• Performance tuning and monitoring(top, vmstat, iostat, sar, netstat)

• Exposure to automation software such as Ansible/Puppet

• Knowledge of scripting with Bash, Python, and/or Git

• Experience of AWS

• Automation tools(Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

• Virtualization and containers(KVM, VMware, Docker, Podman)

What we will do for you:

• Competitive compensation

• Pension scheme

• DXC Select - Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)

• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)

• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.