2 of 2 Contract Server Patching Jobs in the UK excluding London

Consultant Contract: 6 months Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid 1-2 days remote) Rate: £Negotiable IR35 - Inside IR35 We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Server Migration Specialist to address the obsolescence of our clients current Linux server estate. The organisation has approximately 130 Linux servers running CentOS, Red … Hat virtual servers. * Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the migration process, including compatibility, performance, and security challenges. * Maintain thorough documentation of the server migration process, configurations, and any issues resolved. * Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including the Linux expert in France, and the Level 1 and Level … support teams in India. Skills * Strong experience with Linux server administration, particularly with Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE distributions. * Experience in creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) in a virtualized environment. * Proficient in installing and configuring common software components such as Apache, MariaDB, SSL certificates, and other application services. More ❯

Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As a key member of our small, focused team, you will collaborate closely with High Touch Patching Teams across the globe to implement a seamless "follow the sun" model for patching support. Your primary responsibility will be to actively reduce … server vulnerabilities within our support scope by executing and overseeing server patch management activities, including targeting, scheduling, installation, governance, and reporting. Key Responsibilities: Execute patch installations during specified maintenance windows using various mechanisms, including BladeLogic jobs and custom scripts, while performing manual updates for complex systems. Conduct pre … checks to ensure successful patching events and post-checks to verify system stability and configuration consistency. Maintain regular communication with application production support teams, platform engineering teams, and level 3 systems operations teams. Troubleshoot and resolve patch and server failures, escalating issues as necessary. You will serve as More ❯