Systems Operations Engineer – Linux and AWS Full Time

Ready to take your infrastructure expertise to the next level?

As a Systems Operations Engineer at Radius you’ll play a key role in supporting and maintaining our Linux environment.

Reporting into our Head of Infrastructure, you’ll work closely with colleagues in our IT Infrastructure and Software Development teams to ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and efficient – whether they’re internal platforms or customer-facing services.

In-person collaboration is very important to us. You will need to be able to work from our head office site in Crewe, Cheshire for a minimum 3 days per week.

The onsite facilities are excellent, including gym, changing rooms, café, barista bar, and multiple breakout areas.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Primary support and maintenance of the group’s Linux estate.
• Additional support and maintenance of the group’s AWS infrastructure.
• Automating infrastructure tasks such as environment builds, scaling, monitoring, and patching.
• Collaborating with Software Development and DevOps teams to meet infrastructure needs.
• Researching and recommending improvements to enhance service levels and efficiency.
• Documenting systems and following change management protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and security standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with Linux technologies (Ubuntu, Apache, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Nginx, Postfix, Git)
• Familiarity with configuration tools (Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Ninja)
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS)
• Scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Solid understanding of IT security fundamentals
• Ability to manage SLAs and prioritise competing requirements
• Awareness of emerging tech trends and industry drivers

Please be aware that if your application is successful, you will be required to undergo a Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 check as part of the onboarding process.

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

You’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum
• ‘Cycle to work’ scheme
• Free breakfast daily in the office

And of course, you will be part of a modern purpose-built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.