Linux System administrator, London

Axiom Software Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the technology sector is seeking a Linux System Administrator for a contract position. The role is based in Cambridge with hybrid work options of 3 days a week in office. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Linux administration, strong automation tool skills (Ansible, Foreman), and experience with network management. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Linux administration.
• Experience running and maintaining on-premise data centers.
• Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Linux environment in the organization.
• Collaborate across teams and organizations using ITSM tools.
• Handle remediation projects ideally in a PCI-DSS certified environment.

Skills

Linux Admin

Python

Shell scripts

IP networking

Automation tools (Ansible, Foreman)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

TeamCity

GitLab

Job description

Linux System administrator

Job title : Linux System administrator

Location : Cambridge- 3 Days a Week

Type : Contract

Client : Wipro

Mandatory Skills : Linux Admin

Experience : 5-8 Years

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