Linux System Administrator

Digisourced.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A key client is seeking a Linux System Administrator for a long-term hybrid project in Cambridge. The role requires strong Linux expertise and experience with automation tools, networking, and data centre management. This is a full-time contract position with a possibility of extension, ideal for mid-senior level candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience running and maintaining on-premise data centres.
• Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu / CentOS).
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-premise data centres and enterprise storage.
• Use automation tools for system management.
• Collaborate across teams and organizations.

Skills

Linux

Automation tools

IP networking

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

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A key client of ours is looking for a Linux System Administrator for a long term hybrid project in Cambridge.

Contract Duration: 9-month initial contract (very possible extension)

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (3 days on site per week)

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40 hours a week / Full-time

• Experience running and maintaining on-premise data centres
• Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu / Centos)
• Experience enterprise storage including ISCSI and SAN technology
• Prior experience using automation tools (Ansible, Foreman etc)
• Knowledge of IP networking, DNS, and firewalling
• Experience with Python, shell scripts and command-line tools
• Knowledge of containerisation and related orchestration technologies
• Demonstrable experience of remediation projects, ideally within a PCI-DSS certified environment.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and natural willingness to collaborate across teams and organisations.
• Naturally able & productive with ITSM tools such as Jira, ServiceNow etc.

Great to haves:

• Good knowledge of the various services and capabilities of cloud computing platforms; Ideally AWS
• Hyper-V, Microsoft AD, AAD & VMWare experience
• Experience maintaining OpenStack
• Experience maintaining build system, source code management, TeamCity and GitLab services
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer Science preferred) or equivalent experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Training and Support, and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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