Linux Systems Engineer

Linux Systems Engineer (RedHat)

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Contract: Initial contract (duration TBC)
Rate: Circa £490 per day (PAYE)

We're looking for an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed RedHat Linux platform. This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-level infrastructure, driving automation, scalability, and platform reliability within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a global RedHat Linux infrastructure.
• Develop, manage, and optimise Linux platform management systems.
• Implement infrastructure using configuration-as-code and automation best practices.
• Design, build, and improve platform features and system configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform enhancements.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of RedHat/Linux, UNIX system calls, and low-level operating system and network protocols.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Chef.
• Strong Python programming skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code.
• Experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across enterprise infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in large enterprise or globally distributed environments.
• Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Experience with private cloud, virtualisation, or IaaS platforms.
• Container technologies and secure container management.
• Open-source contributions or experience with Perl, C, or C++.

If you're passionate about Linux engineering, automation, and building resilient enterprise infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.