Linux Engineer

Project overview

Linux Engineer

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to support the remediation, migration and security improvement of critical Linux-based services within a public sector environment.

The role will involve upgrading Debian production environments, migrating an existing Solaris/HSCN service to a replacement Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) platform, strengthening SSH/SFTP security and improving automation, monitoring and operational supportability.

Skills and Experience:

• Linux Engineer
• 3-month contract (initially)
• Remote Working
• Outside-IR35
• Market Rates (c£500 to £525 per day)
• Strong Linux systems administration and engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience supporting production upgrades, service migrations and cutovers.
• Strong knowledge of SSH/SFTP, Linux security and account management.
• Scripting and automation skills, alongside monitoring, troubleshooting and technical documentation.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Linux Engineer with strong production support, migration and security experience.

Responsibilities

Undertake technical discovery, reviewing existing infrastructure, configurations, service dependencies and migration requirements.

Complete Debian production upgrades, validate services and establish a supported baseline.

Design, build and configure the replacement RHEL service, including migration, production cutover and validation.

Implement security controls, account-management improvements and SSH/SFTP configuration changes.

Improve automation, transfer scripts, housekeeping processes and monitoring.

Produce operational runbooks, transfer knowledge to the support team and document residual risks and recommendations.

N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo a basic level of security clearance prior to starting the role (5-7 days lead time)

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Linux Engineer for an initial 3-month temporary contract engagement, consulting on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV ([contact removed]) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

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Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Home-Based, GB