Junior Linux System Admin

Junior Linux System Admin

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
DXC Technology

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide technical support and monitor system performance in a collaborative environment.
  • Company: Join DXC Technology, a leading IT solutions enterprise with a people-first culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, gym memberships, and more perks.
  • Other info: Flexible work model with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make an impact while developing your skills in a supportive and innovative team.
  • Qualifications: Knowledge of Linux systems and a passion for problem-solving.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto; it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission‑critical services in a secure environment while promoting our people‑first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work‑life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises.

We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development.

Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you builds a better us.

The successful candidate will work within multiple teams and will be innovative and analytical with a good eye for detail. Your role will include implementing standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement.

Role Responsibilities
  • Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problems
  • Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth system functionality
  • Create, maintain, and utilise documentation
  • Assist building compliance with processes and policies
What You Will Bring To The Team
  • Excellent organisation and time‑management skills
  • Working knowledge of ITIL best practices
  • Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem
  • Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
  • A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems
Desirable Skills And Technologies
  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems (Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
  • Shell scripting (Bash, KornShell, etc.)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
  • Process and job control (cron, at, systemd timers)
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, FTP)
  • Filesystem management (LVM, ext4, XFS, ZFS)
  • Performance tuning and monitoring (top, vmstat, iostat, sar, netstat)
  • Exposure to automation software such as Ansible/Puppet
  • Knowledge of scripting with Bash, Python, and/or Git
  • Experience of AWS
  • Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Virtualization and containers (KVM, VMware, Docker, Podman)
What We Will Do For You
  • Competitive compensation
  • Pension scheme
  • DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, gym membership and more)
  • Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
  • DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events, etc.)

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Junior Linux System Admin employer: DXC Technology

At DXC Technology, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a people-first culture, ensuring our employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to mission-critical services. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, we offer extensive training opportunities and a supportive community that values diversity and inclusion. Our competitive benefits package, including private health insurance and various employee incentives, makes DXC an attractive place for Junior Linux System Administrators looking to grow their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment.

DXC Technology

Contact Details:

DXC Technology Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Junior Linux System Admin

Technical Support
System Performance Monitoring
Documentation Management
ITIL Best Practices
Root Cause Analysis
UNIX/Linux Systems Proficiency
Shell Scripting