IT Operations Engineer

Red Technology Solutions Ltd
Eynsham, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Eynsham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Proxmox
Microsoft Windows
Bash
Data Centers
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Linux
DNS
Hyper-V
Information Technology Operations
Subnetting
Python
Linux Distribution
Linux Servers
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
Networking Basics
PCI Data Security Standards
Powershell
Virtualization Technology
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Computer Network Technologies
Hardware Infrastructure
Firewall Services Module
VMware

Job description

Red Technology is looking for an IT Operations Engineer to help run and improve our hosting platform and internal infrastructure. We're a small, hands-on technical team, and we strongly prioritise candidates with Linux experience - whether from work or home-lab projects.

If you enjoy working with servers, virtualisation, Linux, and core networking concepts, this role will give you real responsibility and room to grow.

What You'll Do

  • Support and maintain systems across our hosting environment
  • Administer Windows Server (AD, DNS, Group Policy)
  • Work with Linux servers (CLI, services, troubleshooting, logs)
  • Perform daily operational and platform health checks
  • Support virtualisation, backups, monitoring, patching
  • Manage domains and digital certificates
  • Assist with PCI DSS compliance activities
  • Provide secondary support for Windows desktops & Microsoft 365
  • Help with basic networking and firewall configuration

Datacentre experience is not required - just a willingness to work hands-on with server hardware when needed.

Requirements

Essential:

  • 2+ years hands-on server or infrastructure experience
  • Strong Linux experience (professional or substantial home-lab)
  • Windows Server administration skills
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, subnets, DNS, DHCP)
  • Monitoring/logging tools
  • Experience with virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, etc.)
  • Strong troubleshooting ability and attention to detail
  • Interest in hosting operations and infrastructure optimisation

Desirable:

  • Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
  • SQL Server exposure, * Are you authorised to work in the UK for 3+ years?
  • Which Linux distributions have you used, and what did you do with them?

Benefits & conditions

  • £35,000 - £45,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Monday-Friday, 7.5-hour shift between 8:00am and 6:30pm
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Access to your own lab space for experimenting with hardware and infrastructure
  • Access to Udemy training and certification resources

Selection Process

Good applicants will be asked to complete a 1 hour online assessment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 1 hour Microsoft Teams interview

We review applicants quickly and schedule interviews as soon as strong candidates apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

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