Linux Support Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Staines-upon-Thames is looking for a Linux Support Engineer. The role involves supporting their core SaaS product, troubleshooting Linux issues, and assisting with hardware and software migrations. Ideal candidates will have experience with Linux systems, scripting languages, and possess strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Linux-based systems required.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with solution architects to implement software roll-out.
• Troubleshoot issues using Linux tools and scripting.
• Assist with hardware/software migration.
• Provide customer installation and support.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Linux (CentOS / RHEL)

Scripting (Shell, PERL, Python, PHP)

Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS

Problem-solving enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Linux Support Engineer required by a market leading technology company based in Staines. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Linux Support Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Linux Support Engineer should have experience working with Linux-based systems and be a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills. You will be working with the operations team in the roll-out and maintenance of their core SaaS product.

Responsibilities

• Working with solution architects to implement roll-out of software
• Troubleshooting issues using Linux tools and scripting
• Hardware / Software migration
• Customer installation and support

Essential Experience

• Customer facing experience
• Linux i.e. CentOS / RHEL
• Scripting languages i.e. Shell, PERL, Python, PHP
• Knowledge of IP, HTTP and DNS
• Enthusiasm to problem solve and investigate new technologies

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.