Linux Engineer

• Linux Engineer
• 3-month contract (initially)
• Remote Working
• Outside-IR35
• Market Rates (c£500 to £525 per day)

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:

• 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.

Role and 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 for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client leading the way in developing the next-generation of healthcare solutions through innovation and transformational technology?