A leading provider of IT solutions, recognized for delivering innovative and high-quality services across a broad spectrum of industries, is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join their team for a critical contract role. You will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems in a high-availability environment. This role requires an individual with strong expertise in Linux administration, automation, and scripting, capable of delivering robust and secure systems within a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
Apply today and join a dynamic team at the forefront of IT innovation!
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, maintain, and administer Linux-based systems, with a focus on Red Hat Ecosystem (RHEL, RH Satellite, RH Insights).
* Use Ansible for configuration management and automation tasks.
* Develop and maintain Python scripts and other automation tools.
* Manage and maintain highly available clusters of Linux-based systems.
* Implement and oversee patching and reporting processes for Linux systems.
* Apply systems security best practices to ensure robust and secure infrastructure.
* Install and administer databases and database clusters (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Patroni).
* Work with cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure.
* Manage virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (Required):
* Extensive experience with Linux-based systems, ideally in the Red Hat Ecosystem.
* Proficiency in configuration management tools, particularly Ansible.
* Strong scripting skills in Python or similar languages.
* Experience in creating and maintaining highly available system clusters.
* Solid understanding of systems security best practices.
* Work experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Patroni.
* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure).
* Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, etc.).
* Proficiency in virtualization and containerization technologies.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (Preferred):
* Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies (Terraform, OpenTF).
* Work experience with CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
* Familiarity with monitoring and logging systems (Zabbix, Elastic, SolarWinds, Graylog).
* Knowledge of server configurations, including Apache, NGINX, and databases.
* Understanding of CDNs, SSL, and proxies.
* Experience with JIRA and Agile methodologies.
Duration:
6 Months
Day rate:
£500PD - £550PD
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