Senior Systems Administrator (Linux)

The Role This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Linux Engineer with expertise in enterprise MSP environments. As a customer-facing position, excellent communication skills are essential. The role requires a strong ability to support and mentor colleagues while acting as a key escalation point for the team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with virtualization, patch management, and managing large-scale virtualized environments. Advanced knowledge of RHEL, RHEL Satellite, VMware, and Windows Server OS management is essential. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of client IT systems. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, optimize, and maintain virtual server infrastructure, operating systems, and related management tools to support client services.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and standards across IT environments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough documentation and generate performance reports.
• Work collaboratively with the operations team to resolve issues and identify areas for process improvement.
• Provide incident management and fulfill service requests to meet client needs.
• Participate in on-call and out-of-hours duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Extensive experience in RHEL administration.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server and Active Directory management.
• Advanced knowledge of RHEL Satellite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Bash).
• Solid understanding of networking and security principles.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures.

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Windows Server certifications (e.g., MCSA or equivalent).
• VMware expertise.
• Knowledge of SAN storage management.
• Experience with backup tools such as Veeam or Commvault.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and certifications.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on IT infrastructure stability and security.

• Location: Surrey
• Hours: 09:00 to 17:30, with some flexibility required for on-call support.
• Salary: Competitive and negotiable, depending on experience.