Lead Linux Systems Administrator

OverviewLead Linux Systems Administrator – Infrastructure and 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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Recruiter Contact : Miller Maxwell – Specialists in Infrastructure and Trading Technology

Additional InformationSeniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology and Finance

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