Linux Administrator

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth hardware company based in Saffron Walden is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to enhance their R&D infrastructure. The role involves building and optimising Linux server environments, ensuring cross-platform support for Windows and MacOS devices, and implementing strong security practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive Linux server management experience and strong scripting skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact a modern, research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience managing Linux servers in a cross-platform environment.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise Linux server environments to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Support Windows and MacOS devices to create a seamless cross-platform ecosystem.
• Implement security best practices, conduct regular audits, and manage updates and patches across all systems.

Skills

Linux server management

Scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

Cross-platform support (Windows, MacOS)

Job description

Bring your Linux systems expertise to a rapidly growing Cambridge tech innovator.

This high‑growth hardware company based just south of Cambridge in the historic market town of Saffron Walden is looking to bring a skilled Linux Administrator into its expanding R&D infrastructure team. This is a great opportunity to join a company building cutting‑edge technologies while scaling rapidly, where your work will directly support both research and product development.

In this role, you'll take ownership of building, maintaining, and optimising Linux server environments to ensure high performance and reliability across the organisation. You'll also support Windows and MacOS devices, helping to create a seamless cross‑platform ecosystem. Security will be central to your work, from implementing best practices and conducting regular audits to managing updates and patches across all systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise Linux server environments to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Support Windows and MacOS devices to create a seamless cross‑platform ecosystem.
• Implement security best practices, conduct regular audits, and manage updates and patches across all systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience managing Linux servers in a cross‑platform environment.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible, etc).
• Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Windows and MacOS devices.

This is an excellent fit for someone who thrives in high‑growth environments, is comfortable taking initiative, and wants to have real impact on a modern, research‑heavy technical infrastructure.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27534) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.