Linux Systems Engineer
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- England,South West,Bristol
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Unix/Linux Engineer | Bristol - Hybrid | Up to £60,000 + On-Call
We’re hiring a Unix/Linux Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and supporting enterprise-scale systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, automation, and working closely with users to keep systems running smoothly.
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Bristol
Salary: Up to £60,000
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Unix/Linux environments across both production and development. From resolving incidents to automating processes, your work will directly contribute to business continuity and system stability.
What You’ll Do
*Monitor, maintain, and support Unix/Linux systems across multiple environments
*Respond to incidents, service requests, and changes in line with SLAs
*Perform system patching, upgrades, and routine health checks
*Troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, networks, and applications
*Support users by diagnosing problems and providing clear, effective solutions
*Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems
*Maintain system security and respond to vulnerabilities
*Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
*Take part in an on-call rota
What You’ll Bring
*Strong experience in Unix/Linux system administration and support
*Hands-on knowledge of Linux (Red Hat) and Unix (Solaris 10/11)
*Familiarity with older Solaris versions (8/9) is a bonus
*Experience with tools/technologies such as Ansible, Docker, Podman or Mirantis
*Scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation
*Exposure to VMware and monitoring tools (e.g. VROPS)
*Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
*Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Why Apply?
Work on complex, enterprise-scale systems
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Opportunity to develop automation and modernisation skills
Hybrid flexibility with a strong work-life balance
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We’re hiring a Unix/Linux Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and supporting enterprise-scale systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, automation, and working closely with users to keep systems running smoothly.
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Bristol
Salary: Up to £60,000
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Unix/Linux environments across both production and development. From resolving incidents to automating processes, your work will directly contribute to business continuity and system stability.
What You’ll Do
*Monitor, maintain, and support Unix/Linux systems across multiple environments
*Respond to incidents, service requests, and changes in line with SLAs
*Perform system patching, upgrades, and routine health checks
*Troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, networks, and applications
*Support users by diagnosing problems and providing clear, effective solutions
*Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems
*Maintain system security and respond to vulnerabilities
*Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
*Take part in an on-call rota
What You’ll Bring
*Strong experience in Unix/Linux system administration and support
*Hands-on knowledge of Linux (Red Hat) and Unix (Solaris 10/11)
*Familiarity with older Solaris versions (8/9) is a bonus
*Experience with tools/technologies such as Ansible, Docker, Podman or Mirantis
*Scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation
*Exposure to VMware and monitoring tools (e.g. VROPS)
*Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
*Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Why Apply?
Work on complex, enterprise-scale systems
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Opportunity to develop automation and modernisation skills
Hybrid flexibility with a strong work-life balance
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3555039
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