Platform Administrator

2 weeks ago

Hybrid GB Amber Labs Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Platform Administrator (SC Cleared)

Location: Hybrid / London

Clearance: Active SC Clearance (Mandatory)

Contract Type: 12 month FTC / Permanent

The Company:

Amber Labs are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Platform Administrator, for a Central Government project, to support and maintain critical infrastructure within a secure cloud-based environment. This role requires expertise in Linux system administration, scripting, cloud computing (AWS/Azure), and database management. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining platforms, ensuring system reliability, and troubleshooting issues with minimal support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Linux Administration – Manage, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems, including shell scripting and string manipulation.
  • Cloud Provisioning – Deploy and manage compute resources in AWS or Azure environments.
  • Software Packaging & Installation – Package, unpackage, and install software, including database setups (MySQL/MariaDB).
  • Backup Management – Understand backup processes and execute via shell scripts or command-line tools.
  • Security & Authentication – Configure SSL, Java Keystores, LDAP, and SSO brokers (e.g., Keycloak).
  • Platform Administration – Oversee the system's health and performance, learning infrastructure processes to ensure operational stability.
  • Troubleshooting & Autonomy – Diagnose and resolve platform issues independently, ensuring seamless operations.
  • ServiceNow Application Development (Nice to Have) – Some experience with ServiceNow app development would be beneficial.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Strong Linux administration skills, including scripting and automation.
  • Experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with database management (MySQL/MariaDB).
  • Understanding of backup strategies and ability to integrate backup processes into scripts.
  • Knowledge of security protocols (SSL, Java Keystores, LDAP, SSO).
  • Proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously and troubleshoot effectively.
  • ServiceNow platform experience (desirable but not essential).

This role offers the opportunity to support critical government platforms, gain exposure to cloud and infrastructure processes, and enhance technical skills within a secure and fast-paced environment.

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