Linux Engineer – Contract - Hybrid (2 days onsite in Leeds).
This is an initial 6 month contract, paying £500 per day, inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds.
We are seeking an experienced contract Linux Engineer to join a leading enterprise client on a major infrastructure transformation programme. This role will focus on building secure, production-ready Linux environments and automating infrastructure patterns to enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Build Linux (RHEL) vanilla images and implement security hardening to meet enterprise and compliance standards.
* Collaborate with the lead engineer to design and deliver automated build pipelines and repeatable Day-2 operational patterns.
* Contribute to the uplift of older OS versions and support integration with backup/recovery systems for onboarding applications.
* Work closely with VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) developers to orchestrate provisioning workflows and deliver end-to-end automation.
* Ensure Linux environments are production-ready, resilient, and capable of supporting enterprise workloads.
Skills & Experience Required
1. Strong background in enterprise RHEL/Linux engineering, including build and hardening.
2. Hands-on experience wi...