2 of 2 Permanent Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent

Senior Systems Administrator Who We Are: Veson Nautical is a well-established and rapidly growing software company working to provide end-to-end logistical, operational, and analytical solutions to propel the efficiency and effectiveness of Maritime Commerce. The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing IT team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in designing, deploying, and optimizing complex IT systems and infrastructure. As a Systems Engineer, you will work on the architecture, performance, and scalability of our IT systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our business goals. This is an exciting … Responsibilities: Plan, execute, and document the installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, software, and operating systems. Maintain system efficiency and stability, ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data while promptly addressing outages and technical issues. Administer application activities, including user management, optimizing remote access, and managing security for messaging systems, databases, and web applications. More ❯

exciting project. You’ll be joining a small, highly skilled team working on a large-scale, embedded server platform — built on Ubuntu, running on real hardware, and powering production systems used by thousands. This isn’t a role buried in abstraction — you’ll be close to the metal, solving real problems with real consequences. What You’ll Do Maintain … and optimise Ubuntu-based Linux systems running in a private cloud environment. Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve performance across systems and services. Manage production databases (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka) with a focus on reliability and scalability. Work on network infrastructure — including WireGuard tunnels, BGP configuration, and general network troubleshooting. Contribute to internal tooling (AMIs, automation, monitoring) and help shape … projects. Occasionally provide out-of-hours support as part of a shared rotation ( All within normal working hours Monday - Friday) What We’re Looking For Deep experience running Linux systems in production — especially Ubuntu. Confidence in managing, tuning, and troubleshooting relational and distributed databases. Strong understanding of networking concepts — experience with VPNs, routing, and security best practices. Comfortable working More ❯