Summary: The Network Infrastructure Engineer - Linux role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions and resolve inter-system challenges. The position requires a strong focus on Linux and IP networking skills, contributing to the design of specifications and ensuring the quality of deliverables. The role is based in Leeds and requires on-site presence five days a week. The contract is initially for three months and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues and customers to implement technical solutions while resolving inter-system challenges.
• Support the execution of technical architecture and technology choices that balance immediate impacts with long-term transformations.
• Assist in designing technical specifications and developing software solutions for smaller initiatives, enhancing delivery quality.
• Plan and monitor activities from scoping to live deployment, ensuring that project scope and benefits are met.
• Develop strong working relationships with project stakeholders, communicating progress and managing impacts effectively.
• Identify and resolve issues and defects to meet delivery standards.
• Review own work and peer outputs to detect errors or potential issues early.
• Maintain systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.
• Contribute to the delivery of a robust technical roadmap that addresses the needs of the business and partner teams.
• Support engineering excellence initiatives, implementing metrics and processes for ongoing assessment and improvement.

Key Skills:

• Strong IP Networking skills, including device roles, subnets, and device management.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems and basic command-line knowledge for server interactions (eg, Bash).
• Tenacious problem-solving abilities with confidence in supporting production systems.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IT security management and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Awareness of agile methodologies and microservices/service-oriented architecture.

Salary (Rate): £600

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT