Senior Linux Systems Admin

A hands-on Linux role supporting critical computing platforms in a research-led environment. If you love being hands-on with Linux systems and want to have real impact on high-performance, critical computing platforms, this is your chance. You'll join a small, agile IT team where your work directly supports important business outcomes. This is not just about maintaining systems, it's about shaping how infrastructure evolves, improving reliability, and driving innovation across both on-premise and cloud environments.

Role Style & Setup: This is a senior, technical role with genuine ownership. You'll be trusted to manage and optimise Linux environments, support specialist applications, and deliver improvements that make systems faster, safer, and more resilient. You'll thrive here if you like problem-solving, working independently, and seeing the tangible impact of your work., * Support and enhance Linux-based infrastructure across on-prem and cloud platforms

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot specialist applications and supporting services
• Manage data protection processes including backup and archiving
• Support core database platforms used by the wider business
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements, automation, and platform resilience
• Ensure systems are maintained securely and documented clearly

Do you have experience in Scripting?, * Proven experience administering Linux systems in a production environment

• Confidence working with enterprise Linux distributions
• Experience supporting application platforms and system-level troubleshooting
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools
• Comfortable working across both on-prem and cloud-hosted environments
• Happy to work from the office 4 days per week

This is your chance to step into a senior, highly visible role where your work matters every day. You'll be trusted to make decisions, drive improvements, and shape the technical environment for a team that values your expertise. The mix of hands-on work, project involvement, and innovation means you'll never be bored, and you'll gain experience that will take your career to the next level.