Linux engineer

LA International; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to provide operating system support and maintenance for SUSE and Red Hat Linux servers, both physical and virtual. The role includes migration/transformation projects and may require out-of-hours work.

Location is work-from-home with some involvement in Telford. Ideal candidates will have strong Linux skills, shell scripting ability, experience across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates, networking knowledge, and familiarity with cloud computing

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates.
• Understanding of Network technologies & cloud computing principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operating system support and maintenance for SUSE & Red Hat Linux servers, both physical & virtual.
• Perform migration/transformation projects, some out of hours.

Skills

Linux knowledge

UNIX shell scripting

multi-platform UNIX/Linux

Networking concepts

Cloud computing basics

Job description

Linux Engineer

Location: Work from home / Telford
Duration: 6 months initially

This senior-level role sits within a Linux team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities.

The team provides support to the servers on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operating system support and maintenance for SUSE & RedHat Linux servers, both physical & virtual.

In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours.

Key capabilities required for role :

• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates
• Understanding of Network technologies & components
• Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.