Linux Support Engineer, Microsoft and Linux skills

Blacklistratings; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Newbury is seeking a Linux Support Engineer to provide desktop support and manage IT systems. You will be responsible for supporting both Windows and Linux environments, managing user accounts, and maintaining the corporate network. The ideal candidate will have extensive Linux skills and problem-solving abilities in an IT support role. This is a full-time, office-based position requiring in-person attendance five days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of desktop support and IT systems.
• Good problem solving skills in an IT support environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1st and 2nd line Windows and Linux Desktop support.
• Managing user accounts, permissions, and provisioning.
• Monitoring and maintaining the corporate network.
• Supporting various cloud and SaaS subscriptions.
• Troubleshooting technical issues across devices.
• Keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Linux installation and management

Active Directory management

Desktop support

Problem-solving in IT support

Windows 11 installation

Google Workspace administration

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

DHCP/DNS

Virtualisation technologies

Job description

Linux Support Engineer, Microsoft and Linux skills

Linux IT Support Engineer, Newbury, Berkshire. Office Based. Microsoft and Linux skills required.

Newbury based technology company are looking for an internal support engineer with strong Linux skills who will be required in the office daily. In this broad role you will provide support to internal users ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure with a focus on security and customer service. The role involves supporting both Microsoft Windows and Linux Mint laptops and associated server estate and corporate network (including cloud services and SaaS subscriptions).

Key Responsibilities

• Desktop Support - 1st and 2nd line Windows and Linux Desktop support.
• User management - involved in account creation, permissions, provisioning, etc
• Network Administration - monitor and maintain the corporate network.
• Cloud and SaaS Support - support various cloud and SaaS subscriptions and related services. Focus on Google workspace and AWS
• Troubleshooting - diagnose and resolve technical issues across a range of devices.
• Documentation - keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Experience Required

• Extensive knowledge of desktop support and IT systems.
• Linux installation and management of devices.
• Active Directory management
• Windows 11 installation and support.
• Office Support
• Google workplace administration.
• Atlassian administration
• Good problem solving skills in an IT support environment

The following would be an advantage - AWS, Azure/ Office 365, Google Cloud, firewalls and switches, DHCP/ DNS, virtualisation technologies.

This is a great chance to join a small internal IT support team and get involved in a variety of support tasks. If you have the core skills please send your CV for a full brief. Please note this role is office based in Newbury 5 days a week.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT System Training and Support

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