Senior Linux & Ansible Consultant (Hybrid, Ireland)

HCLTech; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a specialist for a fixed-term contract in Ireland, focusing on deep Linux expertise and Ansible automation. You’ll optimize Linux internals, manage hardening, and design scalable environments while building modular Ansible playbooks and reusable roles.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of hands-on Linux experience, familiarity with YAML/Jinja2, and strong problem-solving skills. Hybrid work setup in Ireland is offered for this fixed-term engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years expected Linux expertise.
• Strong hands-on capability in Linux internals and system hardening.
• Experience with filesystems, LVM, RAID, networking, boot loaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux issues across distros.
• Develop modular Ansible playbooks and role-based structures.

Skills

Linux internals

System configuration & hardening

Troubleshooting

Filesystems, LVM, RAID, networking

Secure, scalable Linux environments

Ansible playbooks & role-based design

Tools

Linux tooling

YAML

Jinja2 templating

Inventory management

Ansible modules

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a specialist for a fixed-term contract in Ireland, focusing on deep Linux expertise and Ansible automation. You’ll optimize Linux internals, manage hardening, and design scalable environments while building modular Ansible playbooks and reusable roles.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of hands-on Linux experience, familiarity with YAML/Jinja2, and strong problem-solving skills. Hybrid work setup in Ireland is offered for this fixed-term engagement.