Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Visa Sponsorship Available If Required

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Linux Systems Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Linux server infrastructure. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our systems, driving operational efficiency and enabling seamless delivery of our solutions to clients worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Linux server environments to support our organization's evolving needs and strategic objectives.
• Oversee system configuration, maintenance, and upgrades, implementing best practices to ensure peak performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and implement security measures, including access controls, intrusion detection, and encryption, to protect sensitive data and mitigate cyber threats.
• Monitor server health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the integration of Linux server solutions into our products and services, providing expert guidance and technical leadership.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Linux server administration, with a proven track record of managing complex server environments in production environments.
• Expertise in Linux operating systems, including CentOS, Ubuntu, and Red Hat, coupled with proficiency in command-line utilities and system administration tasks.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs, with experience in network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing security measures on Linux servers, including access controls, encryption, and security hardening techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Bash or Python, for automation, task scheduling, and system administration tasks.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £18,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• UK Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• If you are not British Citizen, What is your current visa status and its expiry date? Please provide details.

Experience:

• system administration: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person