Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements:
* We are looking for a Systems Operations Engineer with strong Linux expertise. The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong hands-on experience with Linux technologies, including Ubuntu, Apache, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Nginx, Postfix, and Git.
* Experience with configuration and automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, and Ninja.
* A solid understanding of AWS services, ideally including EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.
* Knowledge of Windows Server Services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS.
* Proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash.
* A good understanding of IT Security fundamentals and best practices.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet SLAs, and maintain excellent communication with stakeholders.
* A proactive approach to keeping up with emerging technology trends and industry developments.
* Desirable qualifications include an understanding of Service Management disciplines, ideally aligned with the ITIL framework.
Responsibilities:
* As a Systems Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for:
* Automating infrastructure tasks such as environment builds, scaling, self-healing, monitoring, and patching using modern tooling and scripting.
* Providing ongoing support and maintenance for our Linux estate.
* Managing and maintaining AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
* Collaborating with Software Development and DevOps teams to meet infrastructure and deployment needs.
* Researching, recommending, and implementing improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and service levels.
* Creating and maintaining documentation for infrastructure technologies, ensuring all changes follow appropriate change management processes.
* Ensuring all systems and environments comply with internal policies, controls, and security standards.
Technologies:
* AWS
* Active Directory
* Ansible
* Bash
* Cloud
* CloudWatch
* DevOps
* EC2
* Git
* Support
* ITIL
* Linux
* MySQL
* Nginx
* PHP
* PostgreSQL
* Postfix
* Puppet
* Python
* Security
* Terraform
* Ubuntu
* Windows
More:
We offer a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, plus bonuses and benefits. The position is based in Crewe, Cheshire, with a hybrid working model requiring you to be in the office three days a week and two days from home. We provide opportunities for professional development and certification support, as well as exposure to modern cloud and automation technologies.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
last updated 48 week of 2025