Linux Systems Administrator

IT Talent Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Manchester is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to support customers using mixed on-prem and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration skills, experience with cloud platforms, and a passion for infrastructure support. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health cover and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary + incentive schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health cover

Generous pension

International travel opportunities

Life assurance

Newly refurbished Manchester campus with onsite gym

Qualifications

• Strong Linux Administration (RedHat / CentOS).
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible.
• Cloud knowledge (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• VMware administration.
• Good networking fundamentals (Firewalls, Switches).
• Fluent English + strong communication skills.
• Valid driving licence + willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support infrastructure for customer sites.
• Manage Linux, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Maintain and improve monitoring using Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and handle customer communication.
• Apply updates, patches, and security controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and escape complex issues.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

Strong Linux Administration (RedHat / CentOS)

Experience with Terraform

Experience with Kubernetes

Experience with Docker

Experience with Ansible

Cloud knowledge (AWS / Azure / GCP)

VMware administration

Good networking fundamentals (Firewalls, Switches)

Fluent English + strong communication skills

Valid driving licence + willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure Managed Services Team, supporting Dematic Software’s customers across mixed on‑prem and cloud environments.

You’ll work across Linux (RedHat / CentOS), VMware, AWS / Azure / GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and modern monitoring tools. The role involves project delivery, infrastructure deployments, performance monitoring, and 2nd / 3rd‑line support across geographically dispersed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support infrastructure for new and existing customer sites
• Manage Linux (RedHat / CentOS), virtualisation (VMware), and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Maintain and improve monitoring using Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and handle customer communication
• Apply updates, patches, and security controls
• Collaborate with internal teams and escape complex issues when required
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across the team

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong Linux Administration (RedHat / CentOS)
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible
• Cloud knowledge (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• VMware administration
• Good networking fundamentals (Firewalls, Switches)
• Fluent English + strong communication skills
• Valid driving licence + willingness to travel

Nice to Have

• Windows Server knowledge
• ITIL awareness / certification
• 3+ years in Systems Admin / DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering roles

Benefits

• Competitive salary + incentive schemes
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health cover
• Generous pension
• International travel opportunities
• Life assurance
• Newly refurbished Manchester campus with onsite gym