Linux Systems Administrator

Salary: £37,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for strong Linux systems administration experience.
• We need scripting skills in Bash, Python, PHP, PowerShell or Ruby.
• We need knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security principles.
• We need experience working with cloud-hosted or SaaS environments.
• We value a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
• We are seeking someone comfortable working in a remote-first environment with occasional office attendance.
• We welcome candidates who are hands-on and enjoy taking ownership of infrastructure.
• We offer training and development opportunities through our internal academy.
• We are open to candidates who want to grow into more senior responsibilities as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• We maintain, automate and optimise Linux-based systems supporting our cloud-hosted SaaS platform.
• We provide Linux system administration across Ubuntu and Debian environments.
• We respond to incidents on-call and support monitoring and system optimisation.
• We automate provisioning and deployments using Ansible.
• We support cloud-based SaaS infrastructure and apply security best practices.
• We maintain technical documentation and internal tooling.
• We work across both BAU support and continuous improvement initiatives.
• We collaborate closely within a small, experienced DevOps team.

Technologies

• Ansible
• Bash
• Cloud
• Debian
• DevOps
• Support
• Linux
• PHP
• PowerShell
• Python
• Ruby
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Ubuntu

More

We are a privately owned, well-established software provider supporting universities and research institutions worldwide. We support over 60 clients and continue to grow across North America, combining long-term stability with an innovative and ethical approach to technology and education. This is a remote role based in the UK, with monthly travel to Nottingham or Bristol and initial training in Nottingham. We offer a salary of £37,000 to £45,000, a 5% pension contribution, optional private medical insurance, personal development plans with a learning budget, the latest tech equipment, a cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, EAP support, team socials, and volunteering opportunities. We are a stable, friendly, non-corporate business with a highly collaborative culture and the opportunity to build a long-term career.

last updated 21 week of 2026