Linux System Administrator

Linux System Administrator

Location: London (2 days onsite)

Salary: Up to £40,000

We’re working with a retail group that is looking to hire a Linux System Administrator to join their infrastructure team.

This is a great opportunity for a Linux-focused systems administrator to work in a fast-paced retail environment supporting critical infrastructure across multiple well-known brands.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for supporting and maintaining Linux-based systems that underpin key retail and operational platforms. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and experience managing services in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux servers in a production environment
• Manage system services using systemd and tools such as systemctl and journalctl
• Troubleshoot system issues, including disk space problems such as full /var partitions
• Configure and manage scheduled jobs using Cron and Crontab
• Monitor system health and resolve service start-up issues
• Work closely with internal teams to maintain a stable infrastructure

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Linux administration experience
• Good understanding of system services and boot processes
• Experience troubleshooting Linux environments
• Knowledge of cron scheduling and automation tasks
• Comfortable working from the command line and diagnosing production issues

Benefits:

• Tailored training & certification opportunities
• Pension (up to 8%)
• 30 days Holidays, including Bank Holidays (8 bank hols)
• Long service awards
• Enhanced leave entitlement
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working

If you’re a Linux systems administrator looking to work with a large UK retail group supporting well-known brands, we’d love to hear from you.