Linux Systems Engineer

Linux Systems Engineer (RedHat)Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)Contract: Initial contract (duration TBC)Rate: Circa £490 per day (PAYE)We''re looking for an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a large-scale, globally deployed RedHat Linux platform. This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-level infrastructure, driving automation, scalability, and platform reliability within a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and enhance a global RedHat Linux infrastructure.Develop, manage, and optimise Linux platform management systems.Implement infrastructure using configuration-as-code and automation best practices.Design, build, and improve platform features and system configurations.Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, operating systems, networking, and storage.Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver platform enhancements.Contribute to the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions.Essential Skills andamp; ExperienceExpert knowledge of RedHat/Linux, UNIX system calls, and low-level operating system and network protocols.Experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Chef.Strong Python programming skills with the ability to write robust, maintainable code.Experience automating Linux patching, testing, and deployment processes.Strong troubleshooting skills across ..... full job details .....