Linux Systems Engineer

Linux Systems Engineer (RedHat)Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial contract (duration TBC) Rate: Circa £490 per day (PAYE) We're looking for an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed RedHat Linux platform. This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-level infrastructure, driving automation, scalability, and platform reliability within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and enhance a global RedHat Linux infrastructure. • Develop, manage, and optimise Linux platform management systems. • Implement infrastructure using configuration-as-code and automation best practices. • Design, build, and improve platform features and system configurations. • Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage. • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform enhancements. • Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions. Essential Skills & Experience • Expert knowledge of RedHat/Linux, UNIX system calls, and low-level operating system and network protocols. • Experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Chef. • Strong Python programming skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code. • Experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes. • Strong troubleshooting skills across enterprise infrastructure. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Skills • Experience in large enterprise or globally distributed environments. • Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and automated testing. • Experience with private cloud, virtualisation, or IaaS platforms. • Container technologies and secure container management. • Open-source contributions or experience with Perl, C, or C++. If you're passionate about Linux engineering, automation, and building resilient enterprise infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.