Lead Linux Administrator

Miller Maxwell Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Maxwell Ltd seeks a Lead Linux Administrator to lead a team and manage Linux environments in a global brokerage. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring, driving infrastructure projects, and supporting system stability. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in Linux systems and strong scripting skills.

Benefits

Competitive bonus and profit share

Share options

26 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension, life insurance, and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial experience in Linux systems engineering/administration.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to guide a technical team.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Take ownership of high-impact infrastructure projects in 2025.
• Champion adoption of new technologies to automate tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Linux Systems Administration

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Bash

Network Concepts

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a STEM-related field

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

Nagios

GIT

Nutanix

VMware

FIX Protocol

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Lead Linux Administrator - Join a well-established, profitable, and globally expanding institutional brokerage as a Lead Linux Administrator. With offices in four regions and over 500 employees worldwide, this firm is investing heavily in its infrastructure and is looking for a seasoned Linux expert to lead both technically and strategically.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only manage and evolve critical Linux environments but also lead a growing team and drive key infrastructure projects across Europe.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Linux Administrator:

• Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of high-impact infrastructure projects in 2025, including the design and build of new Linux environments.
• Remain hands-on with system administration, scripting, and troubleshooting in complex, time-sensitive environments.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies to automate and streamline operational tasks.
• Balance BAU support with strategic project delivery, ensuring system stability and scalability.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and DevOps teams to automate workflows and improve deployment pipelines.
• Oversee system monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure clear communication with the service desk and stakeholders regarding system changes and testing protocols.

As a Lead Linux Administrator, you will have:

• A degree in a STEM-related field.
• 8+ years of commercial experience in Linux systems engineering/administration.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and grow a technical team.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Nutanix or VMware.
• Good understanding of networking concepts, including multicasting.
• Ansible, Kubernetes, Nagios, GIT, and FIX Protocol experience.

Why Join the clients team?

• Be a key player in a high-performance trading environment.
• Lead strategic initiatives and shape the future of the firm’s Linux infrastructure.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive bonus and profit share
• Share options
• 26 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Pension, life insurance, and wellness programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, and IT System Custom Software Development

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