At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and enhance a global RedHat Linux infrastructure while driving automation and scalability.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading tech company in London.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with skilled professionals and contribute to innovative solutions.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on enterprise-level infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Expertise in RedHat/Linux and strong Python programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Linux Systems Engineer (Red Hat)
Location
London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Contract
Initial contract (duration TBC)
Rate
- Circa £490 per day (PAYE)
- We’re looking for an experienced
Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed Red Hat Linux platform.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-level infrastructure, driving automation, scalability, and platform reliability within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance a global Red Hat Linux infrastructure.
- Develop, manage, and optimise Linux platform management systems.
- Implement infrastructure using configuration-as-code and automation best practices.
- Design, build, and improve platform features and system configurations.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform enhancements.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Expert knowledge of
Red Hat/Linux , UNIX system calls, and low-level operating system and network protocols.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as
Salt Stack, Puppet, or Chef .
- Strong
Python programming skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code.
- Experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across enterprise infrastructure.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in large enterprise or globally distributed environments.
- Knowledge of
Git, Jenkins, CI/CD , and automated testing.
- Experience with private cloud, virtualisation, or Iaa S platforms.
- Container technologies and secure container management.
- Open-source contributions or experience with
Perl, C, or C++ .
If you’re passionate about Linux engineering, automation, and building resilient enterprise infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Mc Gregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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