Skills

Communication Time Management Python Bash Ansible Linux System Administration git AWS Process Improvement OpenShift

Job Specifications

Linux System Administrator

Location: Gloucestershire, UK (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is collaborating with a leading global technology organisation delivering mission-critical infrastructure and secure digital services across the public sector. The team is expanding and looking for Senior Linux System Administrators to join a high-performing environment working on nationally significant projects.

You’ll be part of a skilled technical team responsible for maintaining and improving secure Linux environments, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to some of the most advanced secure computing environments in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for Linux-based systems and infrastructure
Monitor overall system performance, proactively identifying risks or issues
Develop and maintain system documentation and operational procedures
Implement, support, and maintain standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation and system reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS 6/7/8)
Experience working to ITIL best practices
Excellent organisation, time management, and troubleshooting skills
A proactive mindset focused on process improvement and root cause analysis
Strong communication skills and willingness to share knowledge within a team

Desirable Technologies

Automation tools: Ansible, Puppet
Red Hat ecosystem: Satellite 6, OpenShift 3/4, RHEL Atomic/CoreOS
Scripting: Bash, Python, Git
Cloud: AWS
Solid understanding of command line interfaces (CLI)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

Be sole British citizens (dual nationality is not permitted)
Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
Have no criminal record
Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g. bankruptcy, outstanding debts)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working environment with flexible options
Access to industry-leading learning & development resources
Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects
A strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing, and career growth

About the Company

Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector. MISSION We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector. EXPERTISE & SKILL Central to our success has b... Know more