Sr Linux Automation & Platform Engineer (Python/Ansible)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join a high‑performance financial services environment at Canary Wharf. You will automate infrastructure with Python and Ansible, manage large‑scale Red Hat Linux systems, and ensure secure, resilient operations across critical applications.

Key responsibilities include automation of deployments, traffic management with F5 BIG-IP, load balancing, SSL handling, and rapid troubleshooting under pressure to keep

Qualifications

• Deep Linux expertise with Red Hat / RHEL.
• Strong scripting with Python, Bash; Ansible; Terraform a plus.
• Solid TCP/IP/HTTP(S)/SSL/DNS fundamentals.
• Bonus: exposure to F5 BIG-IP or banking/financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Linux Systems Admin: keep core RedHat / Linux server infrastructure fast, secure, and resilient.
• Automation: write clean scripts and playbooks in Python, Bash, and Ansible to automate tasks.
• 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 pressure.

Skills

Linux

Python

Ansible

Bash

RedHat / RHEL

Networking fundamentals

F5 BIG-IP

Tools

Terraform

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 RedHat / 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 (RedHat / 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.