Details:
- Salary: £500 - 525 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Nationwide
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
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.
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