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linux Engineer
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £39 - £65 Per Day
Job Description
Senior Linux / Unix Automation Engineer
London 3 days on the office
9 Months Contract + Extension
£350 a day Inside IR35
A well established firm is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who brings solid Unix and Linux administration experience alongside hands-on infrastructure automation skill to join their current team on contract basis.
What You Will Be Doing
- Automating Systems: Build clean Python and Ansible code to remove repetitive setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructure.
- API Integration: Connect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environments.
- Lab Testing: Run hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deployment.
- Unix & Linux Delivery: Maintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving modern infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Solution Design: Partner with internal technical teams to turn operational pain points into scalable, automated solutions.
Essential Skills
- Unix & Linux Systems: Strong RHEL, Solaris, or AIX administration with low-level OS troubleshooting.
- Automation & Scripting: Writing Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and Bash to automate manual plant tasks.
- Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and DNS.
- Command Line Control: Daily experience inside the Linux CLI, managing system kernels, storage, and file systems.
- APIs & Tooling: Working with REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.