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Edinburgh Napier University are currently the number one Scottish Modern University for research in Computer Science & Informatics. The way our School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment works as a school is intrinsically linked with industry, to ensure our world-leading research and teaching has an impact in all areas of life.
To help us maintain this status, we are currently looking for an experienced Linux Administrator to work closely with researchers, data scientists, and IT teams to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of our Linux systems, while encouraging use of Linux in general to students and staff alike.
The Role:
The post of Linux Administrator will give you excellent opportunity to use your previous experience managing commercial Linux environments to:
* Administer, monitor, and optimize HPC clusters, including compute nodes, storage systems, and interconnects
* Install, configure, and maintain cluster management tools, job schedulers (e.g., Slurm), and system software
* Manage user accounts, access controls, and security policies and
* Monitor system performance and usage; identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
As part of our collaborative and supportive technical team, we anticipate that your proficiency with Linux (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Bash scripting will allow you to effectively:
* Plan and implement HPC upgrades, expansions, and migrations
* Support users with job submissions, software builds, and application performance tuning
* Automate routine tasks using scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
* Ensure data integrity and backup/recovery processes and
* Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Furthermore, the role will also give you the chance to:
* Collaborate with researchers and technical teams to evaluate and deploy scientific and engineering applications.
* Assist with Linux installations throughout the School and
* Assist with MS Windows based hardware and software installation and deployment
If you have previous experience managing commercial Linux environments and would like to join an organisation who value high standards, good work-life balance and collaborative working, then we would love to hear from you.
What we will need from you:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proficiency with Linux
* Experience with container technologies (e.g., Apptainer, Docker).
* Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack).
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Ganglia).
* Knowledge of MS Windows and IOS
* Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
This role’s duties fall in line with our standard role description for the post of Computing Technician, which can be viewed by clicking here.
To view a comprehensive list of specific duties as Linux Administrator, please click here.
Benefits we offer:
We offer support and recognition wherever due, as well as fantastic benefits such as pension with employer contributions of 17.6%, a minimum of 41 days holiday and annual pay reviews.
There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more information about our wide range of benefits, click here.
Additional information:
Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing date: 12th August 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 25th August 2025
The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here. We are a flexible Employer.
On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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