Linux System Administrator

Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of LAN switching technologies and IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Knowledge of QoS (Quality of Service) and DSCP tagging.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Strong knowledge of Windows environments (server and client) and Linux systems administration.
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 (O365), Intune (Endpoint Management), and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Exposure to automation and DevOps tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Ansible, Terraform, and Git.
• Experience supporting MacBook/macOS environments and familiarity with Microsoft Azure is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems.
• Design, implement, and support LAN infrastructure and network services.
• Manage and troubleshoot routing protocols and traffic optimisation.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting and automation tools.
• Support and optimize the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and endpoint management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure and automation projects.
• Ensure system performance, security, and reliability across environments.
• Document configurations, processes, and best practices.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Azure
• Bash
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Git
• Support
• LAN
• Linux
• macOS
• MacBook
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Terraform
• Windows
• Office 365

More:

We are a company based in Basingstoke offering a full-time Systems Administrator role with a salary circa £45,000. We are looking for someone to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network and system infrastructures, with a focus on networking, scripting, and Windows and Linux environments, including Microsoft cloud and workplace technologies.

last updated 32 week of 2026