Junior Linux System Administrator

1 Tech Staffing Ltd; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career development

Mentoring

Hands-on Linux exposure

Cloud exposure

DevOps exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

1 Tech Staffing Ltd is seeking a Junior Linux Systems Administrator in Daresbury to join our IT team and develop hands-on expertise in Linux infrastructure. You will work with experienced professionals to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve Linux-based systems across the IT environment.

The role focuses on server administration, scripting, and expanding skills in cloud, automation, networking, security, and DevOps, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Linux server administration with hands-on hardware/networking experience.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu/Debian and/or RHEL-based distributions.
• Basic command line proficiency and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Monitor server performance, availability, and system health.
• Troubleshoot Linux, network, hardware, and software issues.
• Manage users, groups, permissions, and access.
• Perform system updates, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Assist with backups and recovery procedures.
• Support basic networking, DNS, SSH, and firewall configuration.
• Help maintain system documentation and operational procedures.
• Assist with automation and scripting where appropriate.
• Respond to technical issues and support requests.

Skills

Linux basics

Command line

Networking basics

DNS & SSH

Permissions & filesystems

Bash/Python

Cloud/automation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

SSH

DNS

Firewall configs

Job description

Junior Linux Systems Administrator

Daresbury

We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Linux Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Linux system administration and gain hands-on experience working with servers, networks, and IT infrastructure.

The Role

As a Junior Linux Systems Administrator, you will help maintain, support, and troubleshoot our Linux-based systems and infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced IT professionals and receive opportunities to develop your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers
• Monitor server performance, availability, and system health
• Troubleshoot Linux, network, hardware, and software issues
• Manage users, groups, permissions, and access
• Perform system updates, patching, and routine maintenance
• Assist with backups and recovery procedures
• Support basic networking, DNS, SSH, and firewall configuration
• Help maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Assist with automation and scripting where appropriate
• Respond to technical issues and support requests

What We’re Looking For

• A good understanding of Linux, particularly Ubuntu/Debian and/or RHEL-based distributions
• Familiarity with the Linux command line
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, SSH, and firewalls
• Understanding of Linux users, groups, permissions, services, and filesystems
• Some experience with Bash, Python, or another scripting language would be beneficial
• An interest in cloud technologies, virtualisation, containers, or automation
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Previous commercial Linux administration experience is not essential. Home labs, personal projects, certifications, college/university work, or other practical Linux experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Training and career development
• Hands-on experience with Linux infrastructure
• Support and mentoring from experienced team members
• Opportunities to develop skills in cloud, automation, networking, security, and DevOps
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A friendly and supportive working environment

If you enjoy working with Linux, solving technical problems, and want to build a career in systems administration, we'd love to hear from you.