Linux Systems Administrator

Miller Maxwell Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Maxwell Ltd in Greater London is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to manage and optimise Linux servers and automate operational tasks. You will troubleshoot performance issues and work closely with engineering teams to enhance stability and security. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Linux systems, experience in automation or scripting, and clear communication skills. Join a tech-driven environment where your ideas will shape best practices and impact systems directly.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems.
• Experience with automation or scripting.
• Proactive mindset to spot issues early.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Linux servers.
• Troubleshoot system and performance issues.
• Automate operational tasks and improve reliability.
• Support deployments and configuration changes.
• Work with engineering teams to enhance system stability.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Command-line skills

Automation or scripting (bash, shell, Python)

Networking fundamentals

Monitoring and logging tools

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

If you love solving complex problems, automating the boring stuff, and keeping high‑performance systems running at their best, this role puts you right where you thrive. You’ll join a technology‑first organisation where engineering quality matters, ideas are welcomed, and Linux is at the heart of everything.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and optimising Linux servers across production and internal environments
• Troubleshooting system, network, and performance issues with confidence and clarity
• Automating operational tasks and improving reliability through scripting and tooling
• Supporting deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes across a modern infrastructure stack
• Working closely with engineering teams to enhance system stability, scalability, and security
• Maintaining documentation, refining processes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux systems administration (any major distro)
• Solid command‑line skills and comfort working deep in the OS
• Experience with automation or scripting (bash, shell, Python, or similar)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and performance‑tuning tools
• A proactive mindset — someone who spots issues early and enjoys making systems better
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical teams

Why this role stands out

• You’ll work in a genuinely tech‑driven environment where engineering decisions matter
• You’ll have autonomy to improve systems, introduce new ideas, and shape best practices
• You’ll join a team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning

If you want to work somewhere that treats Linux as a core part of the business — not an afterthought — this is a role where you can make a real impact.