Senior Linux System Administrator
Location: Hybrid (50/50) | Employment Type: Full-Time

MCS Group is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join an infrastructure team supporting both on-premise and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who can maintain, secure, and enhance Linux systems while driving improvements through automation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimise Debian-based Linux servers in production.
• Develop automation scripts (Bash, Python) to streamline tasks.
• Manage networking components (DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs).
• Support database technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and AWS RDS.
• Monitor system performance and respond to incidents.
• Implement security best practices and infrastructure hardening.
• Participate in on-call rotations and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure resilient and efficient systems.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience supporting Linux (Debian preferred) in production.
• Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation.
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Experience managing databases and cloud-hosted services.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with excellent communication.

Desirable Experience:

• AWS cloud environments (VPC, EC2, Route 53).
• Monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus).
• VoIP/SIP technologies.
• Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, or configuration management.
• Supporting high-availability or large-scale infrastructures.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 8% combined pension
• Professional development support
• Flexible hybrid working
• Access to modern infrastructure & cloud technologies
• Employee discounts on tech and equipment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or .

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

Skills:
System Admin Linux Admin Linux Administrator Linux Sys Admin Sys Admin

Benefits:
Work From Home Hybrid Pension Progression