Linux Administrator

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments)

25 days holiday

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Linux Administrator to design, implement and support Linux systems and enterprise networking across secure environments. You will join a skilled infrastructure team working with engineers, project teams and cyber security specialists to deliver reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure that supports critical business and client projects.

This role offers ownership, a varied workload, and the chance to influence how Linux and network

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience (physical and virtual).
• Proficient with Debian or Red Hat Linux distributions.
• Solid networking knowledge for enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scripting or programming for admin tasks.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and secure-by-design approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Linux systems across corporate and secure environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams and cyber security specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement of secure, scalable infrastructure.
• Own Linux and network services delivery across the organisation.

Skills

Linux administration

Debian & Red Hat

Networking

Troubleshooting

Linux security

Automation tools

Scripting/Programming

DevOps principles

Tools

Ansible

Foreman

Landscape

Satellite

Job description

This role requires the expertise of a Linux Administrator to support and develop Linux infrastructure and enterprise networking within a highly technical engineering environment.

You will join a skilled Infrastructure Team responsible for designing, implementing and supporting Linux systems across both corporate and secure environments. Working closely with engineers, project teams and cyber security specialists, you will play a key role in delivering reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure that supports critical business and client projects.

The team is responsible for a broad range of technologies and services, providing Linux and networking expertise across the business. Alongside supporting existing infrastructure, you will help drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of modern, secure infrastructure solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology company where you will have genuine ownership, a varied workload and the chance to influence how Linux and network services are delivered across the organisation.

Linux Administrator essential Requirements:

• Strong Linux administration experience (physical and virtual)
• Debian or Red Hat Linux distributions
• Networking knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Linux security
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Landscape, Foreman or Satellite
• Experience with scripting or programming for administration and automation tasks
• Appreciation of secure-by-design and DevOps principles

Position: Linux Administrator

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £40-55k

Benefits:

• Profit share scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch and refreshments)
• 25 days holiday
• Relocation assistance