Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

Location: London/Bristol

Type: 6 month contract

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Linux Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, configuration management using Puppet, and version control with Git. This role also requires experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins, along with proficiency in scripting and coding using Bash, Python, and Ruby.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain RHEL environments, ensuring system stability and performance
Implement and maintain configuration management using Puppet
Utilize Git for version control and collaboration
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins
Develop automation scripts and tools using Bash, Python, and Ruby
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure
Work closely with development and operations teams to support deployment processes
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with Linux administration (RHEL)
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools, particularly Puppet
Proficiency with version control (Git)
Experience in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins
Strong scripting and coding skills in Bash, Python, and Ruby
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE)
Experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, ELK Stack)ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy