Senior Systems Engineer – Automation & Low-Latency Infra

Provn; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior System Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux administration, automation (especially with Ansible), and strong networking capabilities. This role is crucial in enhancing the stability and performance of both new and existing infrastructure. Applicants should possess excellent analytical skills and thrive in dynamic environments. The position promises opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience with Linux systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automation and configuration management tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Experience with central authentication systems.
• Exposure to on-premise server deployments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, maintain, and enhance infrastructure stability and performance.
• Coordinate patching across Linux and Windows environments.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network issues.
• Implement monitoring, redundancy, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automate provisioning and configuration management processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure and troubleshooting.

Skills

Linux administration

Automation (Ansible)

Networking

Scripting

Tools

Ansible

Source control systems

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior System Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux administration, automation (especially with Ansible), and strong networking capabilities. This role is crucial in enhancing the stability and performance of both new and existing infrastructure. Applicants should possess excellent analytical skills and thrive in dynamic environments. The position promises opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a high-performing team.