linux Engineer

Senior Linux / Unix Automation Engineer

London 3 days on the office

9 Months Contract + Extension

£350 a day Inside IR35

A well established firm is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who brings solid Unix and Linux administration experience alongside hands-on infrastructure automation skill to join their current team on contract basis.

What You Will Be Doing

• Automating Systems: Build clean Python and Ansible code to remove repetitive setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructure.
• API Integration: Connect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environments.
• Lab Testing: Run hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deployment.
• Unix & Linux Delivery: Maintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving modern infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Solution Design: Partner with internal technical teams to turn operational pain points into scalable, automated solutions.

Essential Skills

• Unix & Linux Systems: Strong RHEL, Solaris, or AIX administration with low-level OS troubleshooting.
• Automation & Scripting: Writing Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and Bash to automate manual plant tasks.
• Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and DNS.
• Command Line Control: Daily experience inside the Linux CLI, managing system kernels, storage, and file systems.
• APIs & Tooling: Working with REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.