Linux Engineer

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established software business in London is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join their team, where you can work from home up to 2 days a week. You will be responsible for maintaining Linux-based systems and managing critical AWS infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have experience with Linux distributions and strong scripting skills. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment utilizing modern technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience configuring, supporting and enhancing Linux systems.
• Comfortable with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and automation.
• Knowledge of Linux distributions (RedHat, CentOS, Debian) and experience with scripting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and secure Linux-based systems across multiple locations.
• Manage AWS services, firewalls, and server infrastructure.
• Drive process automation through scripting.

Skills

Linux systems configuration

Network security

AWS services management

Scripting (Bash, Terraform)

Education

Relevant certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, RedHat Certified Engineer)

Job description

Overview

A well-established software business is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join its team based in London. As the business embraces flexibility, you will be able to work from home up to 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

Reporting into the IT Director, you will be responsible for the maintenance, performance and security of Linux-based systems across a multi-site environment. You will manage critical infrastructure including AWS services, firewalls and servers and drive process automation through scripting. You will be a key player in optimising Linux servers and delivering first class AWS solutions.

Qualifications

In order to be suitable for this role, you must have demonstrable experience configuring, supporting and enhancing Linux systems. You will be comfortable with network security, cloud infrastructure (AWS) and automation. You will hold in-depth knowledge of Linux distributions (RedHat, CentOS, Debian), have advanced Bash or Terraform scripting experience and strong hands-on experience of managing AWS cloud services. Relevant certifications including AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, RedHat Certified Engineer are advantageous to your application but by no means necessary.

Opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Linux professional to join a growing organisation utilising modern-technologies in a fast-paced environment.