SSH & Linux Engineer - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

iBSC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

iBSC is seeking an experienced SSH & Linux Engineer in Sheffield on a hybrid basis (3 days onsite). This contract role is Inside IR35 and focuses on SSH security, Linux administration, privileged access tooling, discovery and automation across a large enterprise environment.

You will work hands-on with Linux/Unix, SSH keys/certificates, SSH configuration, Bash/Python scripting, Ansible/Terraform, PAM/IAM, RBAC, databases, CI/CD tooling and ServiceNow, with Desirable exposure to PrivX, Venafi

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix, SSH keys, certificates and configuration.
• Experience with Bash/Python scripting, Ansible, Terraform and PAM/IAM.
• Familiarity with RBAC, databases, CI/CD tooling and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable and secure access across the estate.
• SSH engineering and Linux infrastructure support.

Skills

Linux/Unix

SSH keys & certs

SSH configuration

Bash/Python scripting

Ansible/Terraform

PAM/IAM, RBAC

Databases

CI/CD tooling

ServiceNow

Tools

PrivX

Venafi TPP

SSH tooling (discovery/remediation)

Job description

SSH & Linux Engineer - Contract

Location: Sheffield
Working model: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Contract: Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced SSH & Linux Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting secure access and privileged infrastructure within a large enterprise environment.

The role will focus on SSH security, Linux administration, privileged access tooling, discovery and automation, with responsibility for maintaining reliable and secure access across the estate.

You should have strong hands‑on experience with Linux/Unix, SSH keys and certificates, SSH configuration, Bash/Python Scripting, Ansible/Terraform, PAM/IAM, RBAC, databases, CI/CD tooling and ServiceNow.

Experience with PrivX, Venafi TPP, SSH key discovery/remediation tooling or financial-services environments would be highly desirable.

Candidates should have strong practical experience in both SSH engineering and Linux infrastructure support.