Linux Engineer / Linux Administrator

Real Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing in London is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator / Linux Engineer to join a critical project focused on improving the management and security of its Linux estate. The role involves securing and onboarding Linux devices into a managed endpoint security service.

You will deploy Defender for Endpoint on Linux, onboard endpoints into Intune, and contribute to security controls, documentation, and procedures, working on a hybrid basis with one day onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux endpoint management in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on deployment of Defender for Endpoint on Linux.
• Experience onboarding Linux devices into Microsoft Intune.
• Ability to document deployments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux devices.
• Onboard Linux endpoints into Microsoft Intune.
• Support the managed endpoint security service implementation.
• Implement Linux security controls and standards.
• Troubleshoot Linux endpoint and security issues.
• Produce deployment guides and operational docs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to onboard devices on time.

Skills

Linux endpoint

Defender for Endpoint

Intune onboarding

Linux security

Technical docs

Job description

Linux Administrator / Linux Engineer

A London-based Higher Education institution is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator / Linux Engineer to join a critical project focused on improving the management and security of its Linux estate.

Working alongside an established project team, you will play a key role in securing and onboarding Linux devices into a managed endpoint security service. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Linux professional with strong security awareness and experience managing enterprise Linux environments.

The role will cover

• Deploying and configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Linux devices.
• Onboarding and managing Linux endpoints within Microsoft Intune.
• Supporting the implementation of a managed endpoint security service.
• Implementing Linux security controls, compliance standards and best practices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving Linux endpoint and security-related issues.
• Producing technical documentation, deployment guides and operational procedures.
• Working closely with project stakeholders to ensure all Linux devices are successfully protected and onboarded within project timelines.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Strong Linux endpoint management experience
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Experience onboarding Linux devices into Microsoft Intune
• Linux security and endpoint protection expertise
• Ability to create technical documentation and deployment processes

Contract Details

• Initial 2-month contract
• Strong likelihood of extension subject to project requirements
• Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in London
• £450 - outside IR35