Linux Administrator
Posted Today by Project Recruit
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stevenage, UK
Summary: The Linux Administrator role involves supporting and optimizing enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure within a large-scale project environment. The position requires hands-on experience with advanced RHEL 9 systems and high-end GPU workstations, contributing to system stability and performance. This is a hybrid role based in Stevenage, allowing for remote work three days a week. The contract is temporary, lasting over six months, and requires immediate availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for high-end GPU workstations in an enterprise environment
- Install, configure and maintain enterprise software solutions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms
- Troubleshoot complex Linux system issues using structured diagnostic approaches
- Support and contribute to large-scale projects through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Conduct performance testing on HPC platforms using custom scripts and tools
- Analyse performance and utilisation data to produce actionable insights
- Prepare detailed technical reports covering system performance, resource usage and key metrics
- Present findings and updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Lead or support technical meetings to ensure project alignment and delivery
- Ensure systems meet security, compatibility and operational standards
Key Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience as a Linux Administrator or Systems Engineer
- Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 system administration
- Proficiency in Shell Scripting and automation
- Experience supporting high-end GPU Workstation environments
- Solid knowledge of Linux troubleshooting and performance tuning
- Experience working with HPC platforms, including performance testing
- Ability to analyse system data and translate it into meaningful insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale, project-based environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stevenage
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Linux Administrator
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires experienced Linux Administrator to be based at their client's office in Stevenage.
This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Stevenage office 3 days per week.
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asap
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
This role plays a critical part in supporting and optimising enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure within a large-scale project environment. You will work on advanced RHEL 9 systems, high-end GPU workstations and HPC platforms, contributing to system stability, performance and innovation. The role provides hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technology, performance testing and automation, while collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for high-end GPU workstations in an enterprise environment
- Install, configure and maintain enterprise software solutions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms
- Troubleshoot complex Linux system issues using structured diagnostic approaches
- Support and contribute to large-scale projects through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Conduct performance testing on HPC platforms using custom scripts and tools
- Analyse performance and utilisation data to produce actionable insights
- Prepare detailed technical reports covering system performance, resource usage and key metrics
- Present findings and updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Lead or support technical meetings to ensure project alignment and delivery
- Ensure systems meet security, compatibility and operational standards
Key Requirements:
- Proven hands-on experience as a Linux Administrator or Systems Engineer
- Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 system administration
- Proficiency in Shell Scripting and automation
- Experience supporting high-end GPU Workstation environments
- Solid knowledge of Linux troubleshooting and performance tuning
- Experience working with HPC platforms, including performance testing
- Ability to analyse system data and translate it into meaningful insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale, project-based environments
Desirable:
- Experience with enterprise software installation and configuration on Linux systems
- Exposure to large, cross-departmental or transformation programmes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments
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