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Linux Administrator (27534)

Saffron Walden
to £60,000 DoE

Bring your Linux systems expertise to a rapidly growing Cambridge tech innovator

This high-growth hardware company based just south of Cambridge in the historic market town of Saffron Walden is looking to bring a skilled Linux Administrator into its expanding R&D infrastructure team. This is a great opportunity to join a company building cutting-edge technologies while scaling rapidly, where your work will directly support both research and product development.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of building, maintaining, and optimising Linux server environments to ensure high performance and reliability across the organisation. You’ll also support Windows and MacOS devices, helping to create a seamless cross-platform ecosystem. Security will be central to your work, from implementing best practices and conducting regular audits to managing updates and patches across all systems.

Requirements:

  • Extensive professional experience managing Linux servers in a cross-platform environment
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible, etc)
  • Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Windows and MacOS devices

This is an excellent fit for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, is comfortable taking initiative, and wants to have real impact on a modern, research-heavy technical infrastructure.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details.