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Job Details
Linux Systems Administrator (Permanent)
Location: Guildford, Surrey Country: UK Rate: Circa 55K + Bens
Linux Systems Administrator required by my leading client. Onsite role.
Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our client's dynamic team. As a pivotal member supporting both development and operations teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of their software as a service (SaaS) offerings to train operating customers.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing expectations and adhering to deadlines.
- Efficiently communicating progress to the Director of Development.
Skills and Attributes
To excel in this role, you must possess:
- Strong experience in system administration (Ubuntu Linux), including command-line tools (ssh, find, vim, grep, ps), PHP-FPM optimization, physical hardware deployment, and web traffic routing.
- Proficiency in automation, encompassing writing automation scripts and task scheduling.
- Ability to document SysAdmin processes and new infrastructure/software effectively.
- Experience in database administration (MariaDB), covering server maintenance, configuration optimization, and user/permission management.
- Competence in creating and updating Grafana dashboards, configuring alerts, and installing/configuring Prometheus/Promtail exporters.
- Aptitude for incident response, including diagnosis and incident reporting.
- Proficiency in mail configuration.
- Experience working within an agile development team.
- Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
Desirable but not essential qualifications include:
- Experience with documentation platforms such as Confluence.
- Knowledge of and experience with Python, bash, systemd, and cron.
- Familiarity with DNS.
- Ability to write SQL queries.
Location Guildford
Package
- Competitive base salary based on experience.
- 28 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Full-time, 40-hour workweek with 1-hour lunch break (in-office only).
- Optional workplace pension scheme.
- Employee benefits scheme.
- Reports to: Director of Development.
If you are a skilled Systems Administrator seeking a challenging opportunity within a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Posted Date: 15 Apr 2024
Reference: JS/TW
Employment Agency: IT Talent Solutions Ltd
Contact: Tom Wiblin