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.