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Linux Engineer

TieTalent

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to enhance its global infrastructure. This role involves managing and optimizing Linux/Unix systems, ensuring security and performance, and delivering critical infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to automate tasks using tools like Ansible and scripting languages, while also providing technical support and expertise. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, a hybrid working model, and a bonus of up to 20%, along with excellent career progression opportunities. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid Working

Career Progression

Excellent Benefits

Up to 20% Bonus

Expertise in managing Linux/Unix systems for high availability and security.
Strong knowledge of automation tools like Ansible and scripting languages.

Manage and maintain Linux/Unix systems ensuring high availability and performance.
Automate system tasks and deliver infrastructure projects within budget.

Linux/Unix Management

Ansible

Scripting (Python, Perl, Bash)

System Security

Networking

High-Availability Configurations

CI/CD Pipelines

Git Version Control

AWX

REST API

Linux Systems Engineer - London - Tier 1 Investment Banking – Up to £75,000 – Up to 20% Bonus

Overview: Our Client, a leading investment bank seeks a Linux Systems Engineer to manage and optimise its global infrastructure. This role involves providing 24/7 support, ensuring system availability and security, delivering projects, and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency and performance.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain Linux/Unix systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
Deliver infrastructure projects, upgrades, and enhancements within budget and timeline constraints.
Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, AWX, and scripting (Python, Perl, Bash).
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions.
Ensure data integrity through backup management, disaster recovery planning, and capacity forecasting.
Provide technical support to internal teams and act as a subject matter expert on Linux/Unix environments.
Implement security updates and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
Participate in on-call and weekend work rotations to support business-critical systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Expertise in Red Hat, Solaris, and system tuning.
Strong knowledge of Ansible, AWX, REST API integration, and scripting (Python, Perl, Bash).
Experience with networking, storage, security hardening, and high-availability configurations.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and infrastructure automation.
Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX), and best practices.

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