System Administrator - Linux

Reed Technology; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer in the United Kingdom to manage and optimise their Linux systems and provide support for Windows Server environments. This hands-on role offers opportunities for growth within a hybrid IT infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong Linux administration skills, experience with server security, and excellent communication abilities, engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Linux server administration.
• Proven ability to support and troubleshoot LAMP or LEMP stacks.
• Familiarity with hosting and tuning PHP-based applications.
• Solid experience with Windows Server technologies, networking, and administration.
• Good understanding and experience enabling proven cyber security best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, manage, and optimise Linux servers across environments.
• Configure and maintain web servers hosting PHP applications.
• Implement server security using firewalls and monitoring tools.
• Support and maintain database systems.
• Provide operational support for Linux and Windows Server systems.
• Participate in architecture discussions and new infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Linux server administration

LAMP/LEMP stack support

PHP application hosting and tuning

Windows Server technologies

Cybersecurity best practices

Communication skills

Job description

Systems Engineer
We are seeking a versatile Systems Engineer to join our team and support the ongoing growth and stability of our hybrid IT infrastructure. The role will focus primarily on Linux systems, security, compliance and maintenance, while providing flexibility to support Microsoft environments when required.

Role Summary

As a Mixed-Platform Systems Engineer, you will manage and optimise our Linux systems, contribute to the administration of our Windows Server environment, and collaborate across teams to ensure the smooth operation of our platforms. This is a hands-on role offering opportunities to learn and grow within a broad technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Administer, manage, and optimise Linux servers (Ubuntu & CentOS) across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Configure, maintain, and secure web servers (Apache and Nginx) hosting PHP applications.
• Implement and manage server security using firewalls (UFW, iptables) and tools such as Fail2Ban.
• Support and maintain database systems (MySQL and MariaDB).
• Provide operational support for both Linux and Windows Server systems, including patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
• Work closely with Development teams to provision, secure and maintain development and testing environments.
• Assist with ServiceDesk escalations and provide advanced troubleshooting for systems-related issues.
• Participate in architecture discussions, capacity planning, and the implementation of new infrastructure solutions.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across all platforms.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date system documentation and operational procedures.
• Participate in out-of-hours support on a rotational basis (post-probation).

What We're Looking For

You are a collaborative and adaptable Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our hybrid server infrastructure. You should be comfortable handling both project work and third-line support escalations when required. A proactive attitude, the ability to work independently, and strong team collaboration skills are key.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Linux server administration.
• Proven ability to support and troubleshoot LAMP or LEMP stacks.
• Familiarity with hosting and tuning PHP-based applications.
• Solid experience with Windows Server technologies, networking, and administration.
• Good understanding and experience enabling proven cyber security best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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