Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

Sheffield

£35,000 - £45,000

Chapman Tate Associates are proud to be recruiting for a Linux Engineer on behalf of a growing organisation based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who is looking to broaden their exposure across IT Infrastructure and Networking within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

As a Linux Engineer, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining, and improving the company's Linux-based systems. While Linux will be your primary focus, the role will also involve supporting wider IT infrastructure and networking projects, offering a varied and well-rounded technical position.

You will be responsible for ensuring system reliability, performance, and security, while also contributing to ongoing infrastructure improvements and future technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration, maintenance, and optimisation of Linux servers
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring high availability
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across Linux environments
• Supporting IT infrastructure projects (servers, virtualisation, storage)
• Assisting with networking tasks including switches, firewalls, and connectivity
• Contributing to system upgrades, patching, and security best practices
• Collaborating with wider IT teams to deliver technical improvements

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience with Linux system administration (e.g., RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu or similar)
• Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V or similar)
• Basic to intermediate networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)
• Experience supporting broader IT infrastructure environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to gain broader infrastructure and networking exposure
• A varied technical role with real ownership and responsibility
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for development

If you are a Linux Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of systems while expanding your infrastructure and networking expertise, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Chapman Tate Associates for a confidential discussion.