Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed Red Hat Linux platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical enterprise infrastructure, driving automation, improving platform reliability, and delivering innovative solutions within a fast-paced technology environment.
Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and enhance a large-scale Red Hat Linux estate.
Develop and maintain platform components used globally across the organisation.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform improvements and remediation activities.
Drive infrastructure automation through configuration-as-code methodologies.
Manage, tune, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems and platform management tooling.
Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions.
Automate testing, deployment, and operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability.Essential Skills
Expert-level Linux administration experience, including strong knowledge of UNIX system calls and low-level operating system and network protocols.
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, or similar.
Strong Python development skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code.
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage.
experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Additional Skills & Qualifications
experience working within large, global enterprise environments.
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools including Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and automated testing.
experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms.
Knowledge of virtualisation, private cloud technologies, and container platforms.
Open-source project contribution experience.
Exposure to additional programming languages such as Perl, C, or C++.Why Work Here?This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure and gain exposure to modern automation and cloud technologies. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative global engineering environment and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
Work EnvironmentThe position is based in Canary Wharf, London with a hybrid working arrangement requiring three days onsite. The team operates in a fast-paced technology environment with a focus on innovation and reliability.
Location
London, UK
Rate/Salary
300.00 - 500.00 GBP Daily
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Salary description
£300.00 - £500.00 per day