Salary: £36,000 - 76,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in administering Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Proficiency in RHEL 7/8/9, including installation, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management Strong skills in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis Expertise in user, group, permissions, and SELinux management Experience in filesystem and storage management (LVM, XFS, ext4, NFS) Familiarity with VMware and Red Hat Virtualization platforms Competence in Bash scripting for operational automation Familiarity with Ansible for configuration management and automation Understanding of Azure Linux Virtual Machines and related storage services Knowledge of Azure networking concepts such as VNets, NSGs, and Load Balancers Experience with Docker and Podman for container management Knowledge in AKS cluster operations and persistent storage management Understanding of OpenShift cluster operations and Azure integration Responsibilities: Provide BAU support for our Linux environments Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems Optimize system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise Manage user accounts, security permissions, and SELinux configurations Oversee filesystem and storage management tasks Support both physical and virtual Linux servers in enterprise settings Develop and maintain Bash scripts for automation purposes Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management Configure Azure networking and ensure hybrid connectivity with on-prem solutions Manage container deployment and operations using Docker, Podman, and AKS Support OpenShift clusters and related platform services Monitor platform performance and manage incidents or changes as required Technologies: Ansible Azure Bash Docker Support Linux NFS OpenShift Podman RHEL Security VMware Cloud DevOps Kubernetes NodeJS RBAC VPN More: We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer for an initial 6-month contract based in Leeds, offering a hybrid work model. In this role, you will join a supportive and dynamic team focused on maintaining robust Linux environments. We value expertise in various technologies including Azure and container management. As part of our commitment to professional development, we offer opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the team. last updated 19 week of 2026