Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator An exciting opportunity for Systems Administrators to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field, who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to support the infrastructure in an environment filled with technological innovation. Our client values those with absolute top academics - therefore, requires a 2.1 or 1st from internationally renowned university and all A's at A-Level (or international equivalent). Due to the nature of some client projects, you must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long-term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing. Location: North Uttlesford / Greater Cambridge Area – fully on-site due to the nature of the role Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Requirements for Sys Admin: Commercial experience with either Windows or Linux Server Administration (opportunities available on both sides) Degree educated with good academics Strong problem-solving ability, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand your knowledge Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash Understanding of networking protocols and security protocols Any experience with macOS environments and their administration would be helpful You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some projects A full UK driving licence is ideal Responsibilities for Sys Admin: Set up, manage, and maintain Linux server environments, ensuring optimal performance and high availability. Apply security best practices across all systems, performing regular audits and updates. Support devices on Windows and macOS, ensuring smooth integration and functionality. Develop centralised administration processes to improve efficiency and control. Automate workflows using scripting and configuration management tools. Work closely with development teams to deploy and manage applications and services. Maintain a focus on standardisation and precision in system configurations and documentation. What this offers: An opportunity to join a success story in the making Working in a highly innovative environment Great remuneration Applications: If you would like to enquire about this unique Sys Admin opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing applications@redtech-recruit.com (if this email address has been removed by the job board, full contact details are readily available on our website). RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: Computer Science /Linux System Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer / DevOps / Systems Operations Engineer / IT Infrastructure Specialist / Platform Engineer / Server Operations Specialist / Linux Systems Engineer / Cloud & Linux Administrator / IT Systems Administrator / Technical Support / Infrastructure Engineer / IT Support