Linux Administrator

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to enhance their infrastructure engineering team. This role requires expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and automation using Ansible, alongside strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate should have a proactive approach towards continuous improvement and efficiency, ideally with experience in cybersecurity practices. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• Proven expertise with Red Hat Satellite installation and management.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible / AAP and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Red Hat Satellite servers.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and AAP.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Ansible

VMware

Python

Bash

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Linux Administrator

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Permanent
Availability: Immediate Joiner

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Linux Administrator with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to join our infrastructure engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in system administration, automation, and virtualization, while maintaining a proactive engineering mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Red Hat Satellite servers.
• Perform server implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and monitoring across environments.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Manage and upgrade VMware environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, platform, and network issues with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of networking technologies to support infrastructure needs.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices and vulnerability management processes.
• Utilize Python, Bash, and APIs for scripting, automation, and integrations.
• Continuously challenge and improve existing processes, driving automation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• Proven expertise with Red Hat Satellite installation, configuration, and management.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible / AAP and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Practical knowledge of VMware management and upgrades.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and cybersecurity principles.
• Scripting experience with Python and Bash; familiarity with working via APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and ownership mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

If you're ready to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and make an impact in a collaborative engineering environment - we'd love to hear from you!

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.