Summary: The Senior Platform Engineer role focuses on managing and maintaining a complex Linux server estate, specifically utilizing RedHat and Ansible, within a fully remote setting. The position emphasizes automation and performance improvements in critical infrastructure for a leading financial services client. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring cybersecurity and compliance while integrating new infrastructure into various environments. This contract role is ideal for experienced engineers looking to work on innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the Linux server estate with a strong focus on RedHat Enterprise Linux.
• Implement, validate, and assure technical solutions across the infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure management using Ansible, AAP, and other automation tools.
• Work on projects integrating new infrastructure into data centres and cloud environments.
• Ensure cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and compliance across systems.

Key Skills:

• Strong Linux system administration and engineering experience with RHEL.
• Hands-on experience with Satellite (install, configure, manage) and VMware.
• Experience in server implementation, monitoring, upgrades, and automation (Infrastructure as Code).
• Knowledge of networking technologies and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with Python, Bash scripting, APIs for automation.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve platform issues.

Salary (Rate): 479

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT