Senior Linux Systems Engineer - MSP

A leading provider of IT solutions, recognized for delivering innovative and high-quality services across a broad spectrum of industries is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join their team for a critical contract role.You will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems in a high-availability environment. This role requires an individual with strong expertise in Linux administration, automation, and scripting, capable of delivering robust and secure systems within a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Apply today and join a dynamic team at the forefront of IT innovation!

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and administer Linux-based systems, with a focus on Red Hat Ecosystem (RHEL, RH Satellite, RH Insights).
• Use Ansible for configuration management and automation tasks.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and other automation tools.
• Manage and maintain highly available clusters of Linux-based systems.
• Implement and oversee patching and reporting processes for Linux systems.
• Apply systems security best practices to ensure robust and secure infrastructure.
• Install and administer databases and database clusters (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Patroni).
• Work with cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure.
• Manage virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (Required):

• Extensive experience with Linux-based systems, ideally in the Red Hat Ecosystem.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools, particularly Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or similar languages.
• Experience in creating and maintaining highly available system clusters.
• Solid understanding of systems security best practices.
• Work experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Patroni.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure).
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, etc.).
• Proficiency in virtualization and containerization technologies.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies (Terraform, OpenTF).
• Work experience with CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging systems (Zabbix, Elastic, SolarWinds, Graylog).
• Knowledge of server configurations, including Apache, NGINX, and databases.
• Understanding of CDNs, SSL, and proxies.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile methodologies.

Duration: 6 Months 

Day rate: £500PD - £550PD