Senior Linux Automation Engineer - Hybrid Contract

Randstad Technologies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies in London is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to manage large-scale Linux systems and automate infrastructure with Python and Ansible. You will oversee network traffic, SSL handling, and core TCP/IP services for critical financial environments.

The role offers hybrid work with Canary Wharf in-office days and requires strong Red Hat/Linux expertise, scripting skills, and familiarity with F5 BIG-IP.

Qualifications

• Deep Linux expertise with strong command-line skills (Red Hat / RHEL preferred).
• Hands-on scripting and automation with Python, Bash and Ansible; Terraform a plus.
• Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL, DNS.
• Bonus: exposure to F5 BIG-IP or banking/financial services environments.

Responsibilities

• Linux Systems Admin: maintain fast, secure, and resilient core Linux server infrastructure.
• Automation: write scripts and playbooks in Python, Bash and Ansible to automate tasks and deployments.
• Network & Traffic Management: manage load balancing, SSL, and traffic across TCP/IP infrastructure and F5 BIG-IP.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues under pressure.

Skills

Linux

Python

Ansible

Bash

Networking

Tools

Terraform

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

Randstad Technologies in London is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to manage large-scale Linux systems and automate infrastructure with Python and Ansible. You will oversee network traffic, SSL handling, and core TCP/IP services for critical financial environments.

The role offers hybrid work with Canary Wharf in-office days and requires strong Red Hat/Linux expertise, scripting skills, and familiarity with F5 BIG-IP.