Lead Linux Systems Administrator

Miller Maxwell

  • London
  • £80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
🖥️ Lead Linux Systems Administrator - Infrastructure & Team Leadership | London. Miller Maxwell is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, profitable, and globally expanding institutional brokerage. With over 500 employees across four regions, the firm is investing heavily in its infrastructure and seeks a Lead Linux Systems Administrator to drive technical excellence and lead strategic infrastructure projects across Europe.This is a hands-on leadership role combining deep technical expertise with team management and strategic delivery.💼 Lead Linux Systems Administrator position overview:As Lead Linux Systems Administrator, you'll oversee the evolution of critical Linux environments while mentoring a growing team. You'll lead infrastructure initiatives, balance BAU support with strategic delivery, and champion automation and innovation across the business.📌 Lead Linux Systems Administrator role responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Design and build new Linux environments as part of major infrastructure projects in 2025.
  • Remain hands-on with system administration, scripting (Python/Bash), and troubleshooting.
  • Drive adoption of automation tools and streamline operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with QA, Development, and DevOps teams to improve deployment pipelines.
  • Oversee system monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Ensure clear communication with service desk and stakeholders on system changes.
🎯 Ideal profile for the Lead Linux Systems Administrator:
  • STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
  • 8+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering/administration.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
  • Experience managing Systems Administrators, DevOps, or Infrastructure teams - essential that you have managed teams.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (Nutanix, VMware)
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts, including multicasting
🎁 What's on Offer
  • Competitive bonus and profit share.
  • Share options.
  • 26 days holiday.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Pension, life insurance, and wellness programs.
📍 Location: London - Hybrid working model.📅 Start Date: Q3/Q4 2025.💬 Recruiter Contact: Miller Maxwell - Specialists in Infrastructure & Trading Technology

Miller Maxwell