Linux Engineer

Summary: The role of Linux Engineer focuses on providing expertise in RedHat Linux for a government project, requiring candidates with active SC Clearance. The position demands extensive hands-on experience in designing, building, and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux in production environments. Candidates should also possess strong skills in automation and infrastructure management, particularly in enterprise settings. The contract is for a duration of 4 months, emphasizing the urgency of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux in production environments.
• Work within central government/critical infrastructure settings.
• Utilize Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.
• Administer VMware solutions supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Write and review architectural design documents for infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Understand networking protocols and topologies relevant to Linux platforms.
• Support business-critical, Real Time systems with a focus on availability and proactive improvement.
• Communicate effectively with customers and produce clear technical documentation.

Key Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience in central government or critical infrastructure.
• Strong background with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proven experience with VMware solutions.
• Ability to write and review architectural design documents.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and topologies.
• Experience with business-critical, Real Time systems.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Salary (Rate): £427 daily

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Linux Engineer - RedHat Linux - Government - 4 month contract - SC Clearance

I have an immediate opportunity for an experienced RedHat Linux Engineer on an ongoing project with a government client.

Due to the urgency and nature of the project, candidates with active SC Clearance would be preferred.

I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have

• Extensive, hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux in production environments.
• Experience of working in central government/critial infrastructure would be preferred
• Strong background with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience administering VMware solutions supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Ability to write and review architectural design documents for infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and topologies relevant to Linux platforms.
• Experience supporting business-critical, Real Time systems with a focus on availability and proactive improvement.
• Strong communication skills, including customer-facing experience and the ability to write clear technical documentation.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!