Systems Administrator – Linux
An established UK-based organisation is seeking a Mid-Range Systems Administrator to join their Technical Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic infrastructure environment, supporting business-critical Linux platforms and contributing to major enterprise IT projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems (RHEL, SLES) across virtualised environments (VMware ESXi, IBM Power-VM).
* Monitor and optimise system performance, capacity, and availability.
* Troubleshoot and resolve 2nd/3rd line infrastructure issues, with a focus on root cause analysis and service restoration.
* Collaborate on the design and deployment of high availability solutions, including SAP HANA platforms.
* Contribute to automation, monitoring, and compliance across the server estate.
* Support and lead infrastructure projects aligned to business goals.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Strong Linux system administration (RHEL / SLES).
* Hands-on experience with IBM Power, VIO, NIM, and HMC/CMC.
* Familiarity with RedHat Satellite, shell scripting (Bash/Korn), and system monitoring tools (Zabbix, Grafana, etc.).
* Automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform; exposure to Git, Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure DevOps is a plus.
* Understanding of performance tuning, capacity planning, and high availability architectures.
Nice to Have
* Exposure to AIX and cloud services (Azure/AWS).
* Familiarity with ITIL, SAFe Agile, or Prince2 methodologies.
* Experience supporting SAP HANA or similar enterprise workloads.
Details
* £60,000 + 15% bonus
* Northampton (4 days a week)
* Excellent opportunity to work on high-impact systems and projects with a forward-thinking infrastructure team.
If this sounds like yourself or someone you may know then please do get in touch by applying below or sending me a CV to ben.thomaslafosse