Linux System Administrator

Pontoon Solutions; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Linux System Administrator for an initial 6-month contract in the utilities sector. You'll design and manage software testing, ensuring system quality while advocating Agile principles. Collaborate with experts and tackle critical challenges in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in hardware, infrastructure software, and DevOps skills required.

Responsibilities

• Patch critical vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
• Build and deploy new software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the cyber security team.

Skills

Hardware Expertise

Infrastructure Software

DevOps Skills

Job description

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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Join Our Team as a Linux Sysadmin!

Are you a passionate Linux System Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity in the utilities sector? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team for an initial 6-month contract. This is your chance to engage in impactful projects, tackle critical challenges, and collaborate with talented professionals in the field.

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Remote

About Us:

We are dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of QA Engineering, you'll design, implement, and manage software testing, platforms, and tooling, both SaaS and on-premise. Your expertise will ensure system quality and performance while driving automation and operational excellence. You will be an advocate for Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address various ad-hoc requests and ensure seamless operations.
• Patch critical vulnerabilities to enhance system security.
• Build and deploy new software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the cyber security team to safeguard our systems.

What You Bring:

To thrive in this role, you should have a solid background in the following areas:

• Hardware Expertise: Proficient with storage, compute, firewalls, switches, UPS, and related hardware.
• Infrastructure Software: Experience with hypervisors (mainly VMware), containerisation technologies (OpenShift, Kubernetes), and Linux systems. Knowledge of storage/SAN is a plus.
• DevOps Skills: Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Git, CI/CD, and REST APIs.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and supportive team that values innovation and quality.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions will be recognised and appreciated.
• Have the opportunity to mentor and support the software engineering community, fostering a positive culture.
• If you are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of quality assurance, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. Let’s connect people to the energy they use—safely, reliably, and efficiently—together!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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