Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Undisclosed

£506 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Linux Engineer role is a contract position focused on providing advanced operational support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, with an emphasis on automation using Shell and Python. The position requires strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills, and candidates should be Red Hat Certified Engineers. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in Knutsford, England, and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advanced operational support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • Perform in-depth performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of operating systems.
  • Utilize standard shell scripting for automation tasks.
  • Implement automation solutions using Shell and Python.

Key Skills:

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer.
  • Strong experience in operational support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • Proficiency in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
  • Standard shell scripting skills.
  • Familiarity with Ruby (preferred but not essential).
  • Experience in automation using Shell and Python.

Salary (Rate): £506 daily

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: Linux Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 2-3 days onsite

Rate: up to £506 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Our client is looking for a Linux Engineer with strong Operations + Automation(Shell, Python) experience to join the team.

Key Skills/ requirements

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer.
  • Provide advanced operational support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • Perform in-depth performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of operating systems.
  • Standard shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with Ruby (preferred but not essential)
  • Automation experience (Shell, Python)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!