Linux Systems Engineer

context recruitment; Leeds; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Services Provider is looking for a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join their infrastructure team. This remote role involves designing and maintaining Linux systems in high-availability environments and automating operational tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with networking protocols, scripting, and virtualisation tools. Paying up to £40k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Linux systems engineering within enterprise or MSP environments.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• Familiarity with virtualisation, containerisation, and load balancing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems in high-availability environments.
• Support and optimize networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting tools such as Shell, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, and Python.
• Manage load balancing and clustering solutions including HAProxy, VTMs, and other high-availability architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Linux systems engineering

Networking protocols

Scripting and automation

Virtualisation and containerisation

Problem-solving

Tools

VMware

Docker

HAProxy

Job description

Overview

Linux Systems Engineer - Leading Managed Services Provider

A leading Managed Services Provider is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join their high-performing infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale environments, delivering secure, scalable solutions across a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems in high-availability environments.
• Support and optimize networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting tools such as Shell, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, and Python.
• Work with virtualisation platforms including VMware, and deploy containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Manage load balancing and clustering solutions including HAProxy, VTMs, and other high-availability architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Linux systems engineering within enterprise or MSP environments.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• Familiarity with virtualisation, containerisation, and load balancing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system reliability and performance.

Remote based role.

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Paying up to 40k, depending on experience.