Linux Systems Administrator
Remote, UK (monthly travel to Nottingham or Bristol, with initial training in Nottingham)
37,000 to 45,000 + 5% pension contribution + opt-in private medical insurance + personal development plans with learning budget + latest tech equipment + cycle-to-work scheme + free eye tests + EAP support + team socials and volunteering opportunities
Excellent opportunity for a Linux Systems Administrator looking to join a stable, friendly SaaS business where you can take real ownership of infrastructure and make a tangible impact.
This company is a privately owned, well-established software provider supporting universities and research institutions worldwide. With over 60 clients and continued growth across North America, the business combines long-term stability with an innovative, ethical approach to technology and education.
In this role you will join a small, experienced DevOps team, working across a mix of BAU support and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining, automating and optimising Linux-based systems that underpin a cloud-hosted SaaS platform.
The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on Linux SysAdmin with strong problem‑solving skills, who enjoys collaboration and is comfortable working in a remote‑first environment with occasional office attendance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career in a non‑corporate, highly collaborative business, with training available through an internal academy and scope to take on more senior responsibilities as the team grows.
The Role:
* Linux system administration across Ubuntu and Debian environments
* On‑call incident response, monitoring and system optimisation
* Automating provisioning and deployments using Ansible
* Supporting cloud‑based SaaS infrastructure and security best practices
* Maintaining technical documentation and internal tooling
The Person:
* Strong Linux systems administration experience
* Scripting skills in Bash, Python, PHP, PowerShell or Ruby
* Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security principles
* Experience working with cloud‑hosted or SaaS environments
* Collaborative mindset with strong problem‑solving ability
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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