Linux Platform SME
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 75,000 / year
Full Time
09-01-2025
Job Specifications
Linux Platform SME
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + excellent benefits
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office per week
Are you a Linux expert looking for your next challenge? Join one of the world's leading financial institutions, as a Linux Platform SME and play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing their Linux estate. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, drive automation initiatives, and support a global infrastructure in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
Manage and maintain Linux/Unix platforms to ensure availability, security, and performance.
Lead automation efforts using tools like Ansible, AWX, and Scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Perl).
Deliver innovative solutions for BAU and project workloads while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Support critical systems with a "customer-first" mindset, including taking part in on-call rotation and occasional weekend work.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and consultancy.
What We're Looking For
Deep expertise in Red Hat and Solaris, including system internals and Kernel tuning.
Hands-on experience with Ansible, AWX, REST API integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Perl.
Knowledge of security hardening (CIS benchmarks), disaster recovery, clustering, and high availability.
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP), virtualisation, storage, and database layers.
A DevOps mindset with a passion for automation and optimisation.
Ready to take your Linux expertise to the next level? Apply now to learn more about the opportunity to join this team!
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is one of the longest-established independent technology recruitment consultancies in the UK.
Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (1070906). Deerfoot is a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi.
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Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
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