Remote Linux Systems Engineer - SaaS Infra

Linux Systems Administrator

Remote, UK (monthly travel to Nottingham or Bristol, with initial training in Nottingham)

£37,000 to £45,000 + 5% pension contribution + opt-in private medical insurance + personal development plans with learning budget + latest tech equipment + cycle‑to‑work scheme + free eye tests + EAP support + team socials and volunteering opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Linux Systems Administrator looking to join a stable, friendly SaaS business where you can take real ownership of infrastructure and make a tangible impact.

This company is a privately owned, well‑established software provider supporting universities and research institutions worldwide. With over 60 clients and continued growth across North America, the business combines long‑term stability with an innovative, ethical approach to technology and education.

In this role you will join a small, experienced Dev Ops team, working across a mix of BAU support and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining, automating and optimising Linux‑based systems that underpin a cloud‑hosted SaaS platform.

• Linux system administration across Ubuntu and Debian environments
• On‑call incident response, monitoring and system optimisation
• Automating provisioning and deployments using Ansible
• Supporting cloud‑based SaaS infrastructure and security best practices
• Maintaining technical documentation and internal tooling

• Strong Linux systems administration experience
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, PHP, Power Shell or Ruby
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security principles
• Experience working with cloud‑hosted or SaaS environments
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem‑solving ability

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.