New requirement for an Infrastructure Linux Engineer and a Senior Infrastructure Linux Engineer for a 6 months contract in Herefordshire.
Applicants must have active DV Clearance.
This role predominantly requires advanced expertise in Linux administration, automation, and system integration, some basic Windows experience, along with strong team leadership and mentorship skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring system stability, security, and performance, while guiding and supporting their team in optimizing Linux environments and infrastructure. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Key Responsibilities:
* System Administration & Configuration Management: Manage and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments running application and database servers, ensuring optimal performance and stability. Manage and maintain limited Windows Servers running ITSM agents.
* Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Identify, analyse, and resolve complex system issues.
* Incident & Problem Management: Implement robust incident response and problem-resolution strategies.
* Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize tools to proactively enhance system performance.
* Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and security hardening (e.g., CIS benchmarks, STIG compliance).
* Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts using Bash, Py...