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Linux Administrator

Summary

Linux Administrator role managing physical and virtual Linux environments (Debian/Red Hat) with infrastructure automation tools like Ansible for administration and security-focused tasks.

Salary: £40,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong Linux administration experience, including physical and virtual environments
  • Experience with Debian or Red Hat Linux distributions
  • Networking knowledge
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of Linux security
  • Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Landscape, Foreman or Satellite
  • Experience with scripting or programming for administration and automation tasks
  • Appreciation of secure-by-design and DevOps principles
Responsibilities:
  • Support and develop Linux infrastructure and enterprise networking within a highly technical engineering environment
  • Design, implement and support Linux systems across both corporate and secure environments
  • Work closely with engineers, project teams and cyber security specialists
  • Help deliver reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure for critical business and client projects
  • Provide Linux and networking expertise across the business
  • Support existing infrastructure
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Contribute to the development of modern, secure infrastructure solutions
  • Take ownership of a varied workload and help influence how Linux and network services are delivered across the organisation
Technologies:
  • Ansible
  • Debian
  • DevOps
  • Foreman
  • Support
  • Linux
  • Network
  • Security

More:

We are a growing technology company offering an excellent opportunity to join our skilled Infrastructure Team in Cambridge. We provide Linux and networking expertise across the business and support a broad range of technologies and services. This role offers genuine ownership, a varied workload, and the chance to shape how Linux and network services are delivered. The package includes a salary of £40-55k along with a profit share scheme, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, free lunch and refreshments, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance.

last updated 34 week of 2026

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