Contract Role: Linux Infrastructure Engineer Location: London (3 days per week on-site) Rate: £500 – £550 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Contract The Role We are seeking an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support the build and ongoing improvement of a robust Linux management capability. The role sits within the infrastructure team and will be pivotal in ensuring secure, automated, and well-maintained Linux environments. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage Linux systems (primarily RedHat Enterprise Linux) using RedHat Satellite, Ansible, and RedHat Identity Manager. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise server performance. Implement automation for routine activities and infrastructure processes. Ensure secure and up-to-date standard Linux images. Maintain centralised identity and access controls. Provide technical authority for Linux infrastructure, collaborating with architects, developers, DevOps, security, and network engineers. Document solutions and contribute to IT security and infrastructure improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Proven Linux Infrastructure Engineering experience (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred). Strong background in complex IT environments, ideally within financial services. Hands-on experience with enterprise Linux applications, including: Web servers (Apache, Nginx) Databases (MySQL/MariaDB) Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Automation tools (Ansible) Solid understanding of system security, patching, and performance optimisation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.