Linux Systems Administrator

7 Days Old

Linux Systems Administrator
Are you a Linux enthusiast who loves automation, cloud technology, and building reliable, scalable platforms? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and work with modern, forward‑thinking infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity.
About the Organisation
You'll be joining a rapidly growing UK technology organisation that provides innovative digital solutions to partners across the country. The culture is inclusive, supportive, and values‑led with genuine opportunities for development and contribution.
This is a place where your ideas matter and where your work will directly support the performance and resilience of mission‑critical systems.
The Role
We're looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to help evolve and support the Linux‑based infrastructure that underpins both internal operations and partner‑facing platforms. You'll work primarily with Ubuntu, AWS, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code, taking ownership of systems that thousands rely on every day.
What You'll Be Doing
Building and maintaining Ubuntu Linux servers across cloud and on‑prem environments. Managing core Linux services - systemd, SSH, networking, firewalling (UFW/iptables). Delivering and maintaining Terraform‑based infrastructure‑as‑code. Developing and improving Bash scripts to automate operational tasks. Administering MySQL databases, including backups, optimisation, and replication. Supporting key AWS services: EC2, IAM, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudWatch. Ensuring security best practice, including patching and vulnerability remediation. Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity. Collaborating closely with Security, Network, Product, and Service Delivery teams.
What You'll Bring
Strong Linux administration experience (preferably Ubuntu). Confident Bash scripting skills. Working knowledge of Terraform. Solid understanding of MySQL. Practical AWS experience across compute, storage, and networking. Good understanding of Linux security and hardening. Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.).
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now.
Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website
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Location:
Prudhoe, Northumberland
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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