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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.

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Location:
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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