Junior Systems Administrator - London

Scope AT Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scope AT Limited in London is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support and enhance a modern Linux and cloud-based infrastructure. You will work with experienced engineers on automation, scripting, CI/CD and platform deployments, gaining hands‑on exposure to IaC and cloud services.

This role offers a clear progression path into senior infrastructure and platform engineering within a dynamic tech team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Linux Administration role.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting cloud environments (GCP preferred).
• Experience administering Linux operating systems in a production environment.
• Bash scripting experience.
• Exposure to Python scripting.
• Experience with Docker and containerisation technologies.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with Linux automation tools such as Ansible.
• Understanding of Git, SDLC practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
• Support cloud-hosted environments and infrastructure projects
• Assist with infrastructure automation and scripting activities
• Work closely with senior engineers on platform improvements, deployments and upgrades
• Support CI/CD processes and infrastructure delivery
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Skills

Linux administration

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)

Bash scripting

Python scripting

CI/CD concepts

Automation

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Job description

Linux Systems Administrator London

We're looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to join our technology team and help support, maintain and enhance a modern Linux and cloud-based infrastructure environment.

This role would suit someone with hands-on Linux administration experience who is looking to further develop their cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills while working alongside experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
• Support cloud-hosted environments and infrastructure projects
• Assist with infrastructure automation and Scripting activities
• Work closely with senior engineers on platform improvements, deployments and upgrades
• Support CI/CD processes and infrastructure delivery
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Linux Administration role
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Experience administering Linux operating systems in a production environment
• Bash Scripting experience
• Exposure to Python Scripting
• Experience with Docker and containerisation technologies
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Experience with Linux automation tools such as Ansible
• Understanding of Git, SDLC practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Linux certifications
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tooling
• Experience working in Agile environments

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their Linux, cloud and automation expertise while working in a modern engineering environment with a clear progression path into senior infrastructure and platform engineering roles.