We’re looking for a talented Linux Engineer to join a major long‑term transformation programme. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical engineering across large Linux estates and wants to help shape modern, automated, secure platforms at enterprise scale.
About the Role
You’ll be part of a specialist engineering team responsible for delivering robust, secure, and automated Linux platforms. Your work will directly support large‑scale migrations, platform modernisation, and the adoption of new technologies across a complex, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
1. Developing automation for provisioning, configuration, patching, and compliance
2. Troubleshooting complex OS, performance, networking, and security issues
3. Driving platform standardisation, engineering best practices, and operational improvements
4. Supporting major upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives
5. Collaborating with architecture, cloud, and security teams
Required Experience
6. Strong hands‑on Experience with RHEL 7/8/9
7. Deep understanding of Linux internals, SELinux, networking, and storage
8. Experience with Automation Platforms
9. Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for patching and lifecycle management
10. Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
11. Experience working in secure, regulated, or large‑scale enterprise environments
Arrangement
12. 6-12 month contract on a several year project scope.
13. Hybrid working arrangement
Job Title: Linux Engineer
Location: East Yorkshire, UK
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.