Linux Systems Administrator
Posted Today by R Developer
£450 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Linux Systems Administrator role involves managing and configuring Linux-based servers for a cybersecurity and software solutions provider. The position requires collaboration with software teams to enhance deployment processes and ensure system security. The role is contract-based and remote, specifically for candidates based in the UK. The successful candidate will also support internal IT operations and document system processes for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, configure, and patch Linux-based production and QA servers using best practices.
- Collaborate with software teams to automate deployment pipelines and server configuration.
- Monitor and respond to infrastructure alerts and implement security recommendations.
- Document systems, configurations, and processes to support ongoing improvements.
- Support internal IT operations, including covering Windows admin tasks during absences.
- Assist with planning and executing scheduled infrastructure updates and patching outside business hours.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems administration (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL/CentOS).
- Proven skills in MySQL/MariaDB configuration, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Apache web server setup, maintenance, and debugging.
- Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or similar for automation and task optimisation.
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Rackspace.
- Exposure to containerisation technologies (Docker, Vagrant).
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Jenkins) and Agile methodologies.
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary/Rate: £350 - £450 Per Day
Start Date: 23/06/2025
Job Type: Contract
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity available with a highly respected cybersecurity and software solutions provider! They are currently seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure team on a contract basis.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Administer, configure, and patch Linux-based production and QA servers using best practices.
- Collaborate with software teams to automate deployment pipelines and server configuration.
- Monitor and respond to infrastructure alerts and implement security recommendations.
- Document systems, configurations, and processes to support ongoing improvements.
- Support internal IT operations, including covering Windows admin tasks during absences.
- Assist with planning and executing scheduled infrastructure updates and patching outside business hours.
Required Skills/Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems administration (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL/CentOS).
- Proven skills in MySQL/MariaDB configuration, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Apache web server setup, maintenance, and debugging.
- Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or similar for automation and task optimisation.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Rackspace.
- Exposure to containerisation technologies (Docker, Vagrant).
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Jenkins) and Agile methodologies.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.