Senior Linux & Datacentre Engineer (Hybrid)

Creideas UK; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Weekly data centre visits

Job summary

Creideas UK is seeking a Linux & Datacentre Administrator to own and optimise three-site data centre operations in a hybrid Berkshire-based role. You will blend Ubuntu system administration with container platforms and IaC to keep the 24x7 environment running smoothly and securely.

You will collaborate with SRE, Cyber, Network & Software teams, handle changes, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Ubuntu fleets in production environments.
• Knowledge of container platforms such as LXD/LXC and Docker.
• Strong networking fundamentals and DNS/DHCP basics.
• Automation via Bash or Python; version control with Git/GitLab.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Chef/Ansible/Puppet).
• Exposure to Terraform and cloud (AWS) environments.

Responsibilities

• Continuously manage and improve Ubuntu fleets in production (CentOS, RedHat experience helpful).
• Own data centre operations across three sites, including racking, cabling, and power planning.
• Manage LXD/LXC and Docker container platforms; no VM stacks.
• Apply Chef automation and Terraform for IaC; coordinate with AWS.
• Respond to infrastructure incidents and collaborate with network teams.
• Support changes, perform troubleshooting, and document improvements.

Skills

Linux administration

Ubuntu

Container platforms

Networking fundamentals

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Git/GitLab

Tools

LXD/LXC

Docker

Terraform

Chef

Ansible

Puppet

AWS

Job description

Creideas UK is seeking a Linux & Datacentre Administrator to own and optimise three-site data centre operations in a hybrid Berkshire-based role. You will blend Ubuntu system administration with container platforms and IaC to keep the 24x7 environment running smoothly and securely.

You will collaborate with SRE, Cyber, Network & Software teams, handle changes, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation and documentation.