Linux Support Engineer, Microsoft And Linux Skills

FDO Consulting; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Newbury is seeking a Linux IT Support Engineer to join their internal support team. In this office-based role, you will provide 1st and 2nd line support for both Windows and Linux systems, manage user accounts, and maintain the corporate network. Strong skills in Linux and Microsoft environments are required. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a variety of support tasks within a small team.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of desktop support and IT systems.
• Experience with Linux installation and management of devices.
• Active Directory management skills.
• Windows 11 installation and support experience.
• Office support capabilities.
• Google workplace administration skills.
• Good problem-solving skills in an IT support environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line Windows and Linux desktop support.
• Manage user accounts including creation and permissions.
• Monitor and maintain the corporate network.
• Support cloud and SaaS subscriptions.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Keep documentation up-to-date.

Skills

Linux skills

Microsoft skills

Problem solving

Network Administration

Tools

Google Workspace

AWS

Active Directory

Atlassian

Job description

Overview

Linux IT Support Engineer, Newbury, Berkshire. Office Based. Microsoft and Linux skills required.

Newbury based technology company are looking for an internal support engineer with strong Linux skills who will be required in the office daily. In this broad role you will provide support to internal users ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure with a focus on security and customer service. The role involves supporting both Microsoft Windows and Linux Mint laptops and associated server estate and corporate network (including cloud services and SaaS subscriptions).

Responsibilities

• Desktop Support - 1st and 2nd line Windows and Linux Desktop support.
• User management - involved in account creation, permissions, provisioning, etc
• Network Administration - monitor and maintain the corporate network.
• Cloud and SaaS Support - support various cloud and SaaS subscriptions and related services. Focus on Google workspace and AWS
• Troubleshooting - diagnose and resolve technical issues across a range of devices.
• Documentation - keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of desktop support and IT systems.
• Linux installation and management of devices.
• Active Directory management
• Windows 11 installation and support.
• Office Support
• Google workplace administration.
• Atlassian administration
• Good problem solving skills in an IT support environment

The following would be an advantage - AWS, Azure/ Office 365, Google Cloud, firewalls and switches, DHCP/ DNS, virtualisation technologies.

This is a great chance to join a small internal IT support team and get involved in a variety of support tasks. If you have the core skills please send your CV for a full brief. Please note this role is office based in Newbury 5 days a week.