Job Role

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Tech Industry

A new role for a rapidly growing business in the Telecoms Billing Sector. This can be fully remote or Hybrid depending upon your location and needs.

Our client is a vibrant, innovative, and rapidly expanding tech company; supplying Software and Billing Services for Telecoms businesses in the UK and Globally.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Linux System Administrator with a strong technical background in building, deploying, and managing Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and web application hosting, along with proficiency in configuration management tools.

Main Responsibilities

Linux Server Environment Management:

  • Build, deploy, and manage Linux server environments (Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux.)
  • Ensure the stability, security, and optimal performance of Linux-based systems.
  • Maintain best practices for Linux server administration and maintenance.

Virtualization Platform Management:

  • Operate Hyper-V virtualization platform
  • Monitor virtualized environments to ensure resource optimization and efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtualization platforms.

Web Services Hosting:

  • Deploy and maintain web services (Haproxy and Apache web server)
  • Ensure high availability and performance of web services hosted on Linux servers.
  • Maintain security measures to protect services from potential threats.

Configuration Management:

  • Utilise configuration management tools such as Ansible to automate system configuration and deployment processes.
  • Maintain configuration management best practices.
  • Monitor system configurations to ensure consistency and compliance using tools such as checkmk

Skills and Experience

  • Proven work experience as a Linux System Administrator or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in building, deploying, and managing Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and web application hosting.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible and Checkmk.
  • Strong understanding of system security principles and best practices.
  • Experience in system monitoring and performance tuning.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.