Linux engineer (IT) / Contractor

Free-Work UK; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Linux Engineer for a 6-month contract, offering work from home with some on-site in Telford. You will join a Linux team responsible for Managed Service and Project activities, delivering OS support and maintenance for SUSE and RedHat across physical and virtual servers.

The role includes supporting Live, Development and Test environments, performing Change and Project work, and handling migration/transformation projects, some outside normal hours.

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 & components.
• Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operating system support and maintenance for SUSE & RedHat Linux servers, both physical & virtual.
• Provide support to servers in Live, Development & Test environments and perform Change & Project work.
• Handle migration/transformation project work, some of which may be out of hours.
• Collaborate with the Linux team to ensure stability, security and performance.

Skills

Linux

UNIX shell scripting

multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates

Network technologies

Cloud computing principles

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.