Role: Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Manchester, Sheffield, Ipswich
Duration: Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems within a cloud environment.
- Optimize system performance and troubleshoot Linux OS, network, and application-level issues.
- Ensure Linux system security and implement best practices to prevent threats and vulnerabilities.
- Automate system administration using Ansible and shell scripting.
- Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
- Support technology lifecycle planning and contribute to platform roadmaps.
- Provide incident support and mentor team members as a technical expert.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and share knowledge within the team.
Required Skills
- Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
- Proficient in automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python).
- Hands-on experience with LVM, iSCSI, RAID, and file systems.
- Knowledge of KVM or other virtualization platforms.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Good understanding of Linux networking and diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and data center technologies.
- Effective documentation and communication skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.