Linux Administrator

Info Resume Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to join their IT operations team. The successful candidate will handle the administration and maintenance of Linux infrastructure, with responsibilities including system monitoring, security maintenance, and automation of tasks. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and substantial hands-on experience in Linux systems, with opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Linux administration.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Perform system monitoring and capacity planning.
• Ensure system uptime and reliability.

Skills

Linux operating systems

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Ansible

Docker

NGINX

MySQL

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux System Administrator to join our IT operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Linux-based infrastructure. You will work closely with other IT professionals to ensure system stability, security, and performance.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)

• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls

• Maintain system security by applying patches and updates regularly

• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions

• Automate routine tasks using shell scripts or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)

• Monitor system logs and respond to incidents or performance issues

• Collaborate with development and network teams to support CI/CD pipelines and production environments

• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures

• Ensure system uptime and reliability according to SLAs

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in Linux administration

• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting

• Experience with web servers (Apache, NGINX), database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)

• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus)

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices