Linux Systems Manager

Linux Systems Manager Warrington, Cheshire | Full-time, On-site £40,000 - £45,000 Are you an experienced Linux professional looking for a role with real technical depth, genuine variety and a clear pathway to senior leadership? The Company This is a well-established specialist technical computing business based in Warrington with an exciting period of growth ahead. They work with some of the most technically demanding clients in engineering, defence and R&D, designing and building bespoke high-performance computing solutions tailored to each customer's specific needs. With ambitious plans for the future including expansion into new markets and significant investment in the business, this is a great time to be joining. The Role You will join at a pivotal moment for the business, working alongside a highly experienced senior colleague in a structured handover period before taking full ownership of the technical solutions function. The business is actively investing in its people and its future, and there is a genuine pathway to a senior leadership position, potentially GM or MD level, for the right person. Day to day you will be involved in hands-on Linux systems work, leading and mentoring a small team of engineers, and engaging directly with customers to understand their challenges and design the right solutions. There is also a commercial element, contributing to proposals, quotes and business development activity. What They Are Looking For * Strong hands-on Linux experience * Experience leading or managing a small technical team, or the clear ability to do so * A consultative, customer facing approach * Hands-on experience with server hardware or HPC systems would be a bonus * Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role Why This Role? Specialist, varied and technically challenging work with a genuinely exciting long term career opportunity attached to it. For the right person there is also the potential for share options as part of the long term package