Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer Contract - Hybrid (2 days onsite in Leeds). This is an initial 3-6 month contract, paying 500 per day, inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds. We are seeking an experienced contract Linux Engineer to join a leading enterprise client on a major infrastructure transformation programme. This role will focus on building secure, production-ready Linux environments and automating infrastructure patterns to enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Build Linux (RHEL) vanilla images and implement security hardening to meet enterprise and compliance standards. Collaborate with the lead engineer to design and deliver automated build pipelines and repeatable Day-2 operational patterns. Contribute to the uplift of older OS versions and support integration with backup/recovery systems for onboarding applications. Work closely with VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) developers to orchestrate provisioning workflows and deliver end-to-end automation. Ensure Linux environments are production-ready , resilient, and capable of supporting enterprise workloads. Skills & Experience Required Strong background in enterprise RHEL/Linux engineering , including build and hardening. Hands-on experience with automation for image creation and pipelines , ideally with exposure to CI/CD practices. Ability to integrate into vRO-driven orchestration workflows . Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and working across both virtual and bare-metal infrastructures. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a high-profile Linux infrastructure modernisation programme . Be part of a team driving automation, security, and cloud-first engineering excellence . This is an urgent requirement so please apply immediately to be considered. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-08