Linux System Administrator
Posted Today by KBC Technologies Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Linux System Administrator role involves supporting Linux-based middleware and application services, assisting with deployments, configuration changes, and service monitoring. The position requires collaboration with experienced engineers to troubleshoot incidents and learn about enterprise systems integration. Candidates will follow IT service management processes while developing their skills in IT operations and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Linux-based middleware and application services
- Assist with deployments, configuration changes, and service monitoring
- Work alongside experienced engineers to troubleshoot incidents and resolve issues
- Learn how enterprise systems integrate using APIs, messaging, and middleware platforms
- Follow IT service management processes (change, release, incident, and problem management)
Key Skills:
- Good working knowledge of Linux/Unix (academic, personal, or commercial experience)
- Some experience with Java applications or middleware (development or support)
- Basic understanding of web services or APIs (REST or SOAP)
- Ability to write and run basic SQL queries and understand database concepts
- Interest in IT operations, service delivery, and learning enterprise systems
- Clear spoken and written English
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
What You’ll Do
- Support Linux-based middleware and application services
- Assist with deployments, configuration changes, and service monitoring
- Work alongside experienced engineers to troubleshoot incidents and resolve issues
- Learn how enterprise systems integrate using APIs, messaging, and middleware platforms
- Follow IT service management processes (change, release, incident, and problem management)
Essential Skills & Experience
- Good working knowledge of Linux/Unix (academic, personal, or commercial experience)
- Some experience with Java applications or middleware (development or support)
- Basic understanding of web services or APIs (REST or SOAP)
- Ability to write and run basic SQL queries and understand database concepts
- Interest in IT operations, service delivery, and learning enterprise systems
- Clear spoken and written English
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Exposure to application servers or middleware (e.g. WebLogic, ESB, SOA, APIs)
- Familiarity with monitoring or logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Dynatrace)
- Basic scripting experience (Shell, Python, or similar)
- Knowledge of ITIL or service management concepts (training provided)