Linux Engineer

Hereford, Herefordshire
Randstad Technologies

Job Title: Linux EngineerLocation: Herefordshire
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Work Model: Onsite
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Linux Engineer with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)?

Join our client who are a global leader in technology, engineering, and defense solutions team, where you’ll manage, secure, and optimize critical RHEL systems for high-performance environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration: Manage and maintain RHEL systems across development, staging, and production environments.
• Installation & Configuration: Install and deploy RHEL systems and services to meet reliability and scalability standards.
• Security Management: Implement robust security policies, perform system hardening, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on RHEL administration in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of system security concepts (eg, SELinux, Firewalls).
• Experience with virtualization platforms like HyperV or VMware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience managing RHEL in air-gapped environments with offline repositories.

Certifications (Preferred):

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

Note: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must meet all security clearance requirements before starting.

Ready to bring your Linux expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Apply today!

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.