Sr Linux Automation & Platform Engineer (Python/Ansible)

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

Senior Linux & Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Location: (Canary Wharf/ Hybrid-3 days in a week)

Type: Contract (Inside IR 35)

The Role in Brief

We are looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator who thrives on high-performance environments and loves automating infrastructure. In this role, you will manage large-scale Linux systems, eliminate manual work with Python and Ansible, and ensure seamless network traffic flow across critical financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Systems Admin: Keep core Red Hat / Linux server infrastructure fast, secure, and resilient.
• Automation: Write clean scripts and playbooks in Python, Bash, and Ansible to automate repetitive tasks and system deployments.
• Network & Traffic Management: Manage load balancing, SSL, and network traffic across F5 BIG-IP and core TCP/IP infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure performance issues under high-pressure conditions.

What You Need

• Deep Linux Expertise: Expert command-line skills (Red Hat / RHEL preferred).
• Strong Scripting & Automation: Hands-on experience with Python, Bash, and Ansible (Terraform is a plus).
• Networking Fundamentals: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificate handling, and DNS.
• Bonus: Prior exposure to F5 BIG-IP or experience in banking/financial services environments.