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Linux Systems Administrator
£85,000 - 85,000
Synergetic Recruitment Group Limited
Steel Park Road, Great Shelford
£85,000 - 85,000
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience as a System Administrator in a commercial environment
- Strong proficiency with Linux (preferably Debian/Ubuntu)
- High level expertise with CLI and shell tools
- Solid networking knowledge including IEEE802.3, IEEE802.11, IPv4, IPv6 and security fundamentals
- Proven troubleshooting and analytical ability across complex environments
- Comfortable working independently in a technically advanced environment
- Able to work from Cambridge office at least 3 days per week (5 preferred)
- Degree or HND in Computer Science / IT preferred (or equivalent professional experience)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Icinga) (nice to have)
- Familiarity with Cisco Meraki / Catalyst networking equipment (nice to have)
- Experience with virtualisation platforms (VMware, Proxmox etc) (nice to have)
- Understanding of cloud technologies (nice to have)
- Basic scripting (Bash / Python) (nice to have)
- Exposure to backup solutions and disaster recovery processes (nice to have)
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of Linux servers (specification, procurement, installation, configuration, and maintenance)
- Operate and ensure the reliability of on-premise networking infrastructure
- Monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and drive continuous improvements
- Support decision-making around on-prem vs cloud hosting architecture
- Work closely with software and hardware engineering teams to enable reliable operations
- Apply updates, patches, and secure configurations following best practices
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control policies
- Deliver backup and recovery processes to safeguard data integrity and availability
- Maintain clear documentation for processes, configurations, and troubleshooting
- Respond to helpdesk requests and provide specialist Linux support to end-users
- Keep current with emerging tools, standards, and best practices in Linux system administration
Description
We are an innovative technology company located in Cambridge, seeking an experienced System Administrator with deep Linux and networking expertise. This permanent position offers the chance to work hands-on with modern hardware environments and contribute to architectural decisions. Our team values collaboration across engineering disciplines and aims to support our highly technical user base with reliable operations. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact.
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