Systems Administrator (Linux) | Remote

Systems Administrator (Linux) | Remote

Posted 7 days ago by Crossing Hurdles

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of DevOps Engineer focuses on providing expert guidance for Ubuntu systems, emphasizing security and configuration management. The position involves auditing, evaluating workflows, and contributing to cloud infrastructure design. Candidates are expected to document findings and suggest improvements while working remotely on a flexible hourly contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Audit guidance for Ubuntu systems including security, firewall, and kernel configurations.
  • Evaluate package management workflows using APT, Snap, and PPA.
  • Review Bash scripts for accuracy, security, and compliance with Ubuntu standards.
  • Assess system setup processes including LAMP/LEMP stacks and systemd configurations.
  • Contribute to secure and scalable cloud infrastructure design using Ubuntu.
  • Document findings and provide clear, actionable improvements.

Key Skills:

  • Expert-level experience with Ubuntu and Linux command-line environments.
  • Strong knowledge of system security, permissions, SSH, and access control.
  • Experience with shell scripting and automation in Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud architecture and infrastructure management.
  • Ability to analyze logs and system performance using monitoring tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts clearly.

Salary (Rate): £120.00 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: DevOps Engineer – Ubuntu Expert

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $60–$120/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Audit guidance for Ubuntu systems including security, firewall, and kernel configurations.
  • Evaluate package management workflows using APT, Snap, and PPA.
  • Review Bash scripts for accuracy, security, and compliance with Ubuntu standards.
  • Assess system setup processes including LAMP/LEMP stacks and systemd configurations.
  • Contribute to secure and scalable cloud infrastructure design using Ubuntu.
  • Document findings and provide clear, actionable improvements.

Requirements

  • Expert-level experience with Ubuntu and Linux command-line environments.
  • Strong knowledge of system security, permissions, SSH, and access control.
  • Experience with shell scripting and automation in Linux environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud architecture and infrastructure management.
  • Ability to analyze logs and system performance using monitoring tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts clearly.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

  • Upload resume
  • Interview (15 min)
  • Submit form