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Job description
Linux Systems Administrator London
We're looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to join our technology team and help support, maintain and enhance a modern Linux and cloud-based infrastructure environment.
This role would suit someone with hands-on Linux administration experience who is looking to further develop their cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills while working alongside experienced engineers.
Responsibilities
Administer and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
Support cloud-hosted environments and infrastructure projects
Assist with infrastructure automation and Scripting activities
Work closely with senior engineers on platform improvements, deployments and upgrades
Support CI/CD processes and infrastructure delivery
Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a Linux Administration role
Minimum 2 years' experience supporting cloud environments (GCP preferred)
Experience administering Linux operating systems in a production environment
Bash Scripting experience
Exposure to Python Scripting
Experience with Docker and containerisation technologies
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
Experience with Linux automation tools such as Ansible
Understanding of Git, SDLC practices and CI/CD pipelines
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Linux certifications
Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tooling
Experience working in Agile environments
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their Linux, cloud and automation expertise while working in a modern engineering environment with a clear progression path into senior infrastructure and platform engineering roles.
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