2 of 2 Linux Administrator Jobs in Northamptonshire

Howdens Joinery have a fantastic opportunity to join our Infrastructure department as a new Systems Administrator. You will support and maintain the Linux platforms running on IBM Power-VM and VMWare ESXi virtualisation layers. A permanent opportunity based from our office on Brackmills in Northampton with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. What you will be … doing - Installation, configuration, documentation and ongoing maintenance of Linux servers, and any underlying management platforms, as per any build or compliance policies - Proactively monitor and report on the capacity and performance of Howdens platforms. - Participate in and, where required, lead in IS projects providing expert support and guidance in delivering solutions to meet business needs. - Provide detailed 2nd/… 3rd level design and documentation in support of Linux and IBM-Power platforms - Ensuring system availability, resolving any service effecting issues and escalating as appropriate - Ensure projects and introduction of new Mid-Range platforms are delivered in a timely and cost effective manner. - Ensures adoption of best practise for Linux platforms and any underlying hardware to satisfy capacity More ❯

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join our international IT team, supporting and maintaining critical infrastructure across Northern Europe. In this role, you will be responsible for system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support in a dynamic, global environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Linux systems in a global environment. … balance Enhanced pension & wellbeing programme Career development & training opportunities Key Responsibilities: Ensure maximum system uptime and performance as part of an international IT team Install, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux servers and related infrastructure Monitor system and database performance, applying updates and proactive maintenance Provide 1st and 2nd line support for internal teams and customers Document processes, develop training … and update knowledge bases Contribute to infrastructure projects, identifying risks and managing dependencies What Were Looking For: Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven experience in Linux system administration Experience with database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) Familiarity with virtualisation (VMware), monitoring tools (Icinga/Nagios), and networking (TCP/IP, routing) Strong problem-solving skills More ❯