Linux Engineer

Contract Role: Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London (3 days per week on-site)

Rate: £500 – £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Duration: Contract

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support the build and ongoing improvement of a robust Linux management capability. The role sits within the infrastructure team and will be pivotal in ensuring secure, automated, and well-maintained Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage Linux systems (primarily RedHat Enterprise Linux) using RedHat Satellite, Ansible, and RedHat Identity Manager.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise server performance.
• Implement automation for routine activities and infrastructure processes.
• Ensure secure and up-to-date standard Linux images.
• Maintain centralised identity and access controls.
• Provide technical authority for Linux infrastructure, collaborating with architects, developers, DevOps, security, and network engineers.
• Document solutions and contribute to IT security and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven Linux Infrastructure Engineering experience (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred).
• Strong background in complex IT environments, ideally within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Linux applications, including:
• Web servers (Apache, Nginx)
• Databases (MySQL/MariaDB)
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Automation tools (Ansible)
• Solid understanding of system security, patching, and performance optimisation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.