Linux Engineer - Nights

Context Recruitment; Ringway; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to support a critical data centre consolidation project. This remote role involves night shifts, requiring proven experience with Linux systems, including RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu. The package includes a base salary of £40,000 and a 30% shift allowance, making it a competitive opportunity for those with the right expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer in large-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of system administration, shell scripting, and virtualisation technologies.
• Experience with physical server migrations and data centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead server consolidation activities across enterprise data centres.
• Maintain and support Linux infrastructure (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues during night shifts.
• Collaborate with remote teams to ensure smooth transitions.
• Document procedures and contribute to operational best practices.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Virtualisation technologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Linux Engineer - Night Shifts • Remote • 12-Month Fixed Term Contract • £40,000 + 30% Shift Allowance

A leading organisation is undertaking a major data centre transformation and is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to support a critical consolidation project. This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis and will operate fully remotely during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead server consolidation activities across enterprise data centres
• Maintain and support Linux infrastructure (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues during night shifts
• Collaborate with remote teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption
• Document procedures and contribute to operational best practices

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer in large-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of system administration, shell scripting, and virtualisation technologies
• Experience with physical server migrations and data centre operations
• Comfortable working autonomously during night shifts
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Additional Information

• Fully remote role
• Night shift schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am, 4 on / 4 off
• £40,000 base salary plus 30% shift allowance