Linux Systems Analyst

Reporting to the Head of IT Service Delivery, the IT Analyst is a highly skilled, customer-focused technical support professional responsible for delivering exceptional IT services across business-critical applications, infrastructure, integrations and cloud-hosted platforms. Particular emphasis is placed on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, application support, troubleshooting, automation and maintaining highly available business services., * The Linux Systems Analyst will manage incidents, service requests, problems and operational tasks within SLA targets.

• Provide advanced 2nd line support across infrastructure, applications and integrations.
• Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent resolution of problems.
• Support change, release, continuity and disaster recovery processes.
• Support EDI, AS2, SFTP and customer integration solutions.
• Work closely with clients and business stakeholders.
• Deliver continual service improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Out-of-hours support will be required as part of the role (weekdays and weekends).

This role is ideal for a well-rounded, service-oriented IT professional with strong Red Hat Linux administration expertise, broad technical capability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service., * The Linux Systems Analyst will have strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration experience.

• Linux performance tuning, patching, security and automation.
• Shell scripting, Perl, SQL and related technologies.
• Networking fundamentals, SSL/TLS and secure file transfer technologies.
• Apache, OpenSSL, JBoss/J2EE, Jenkins and Atlassian products or similar.
• Basic database administration (MySQL, Sybase ASE, or similar).
• Basic SAP administration.
• Microsoft 365, Windows and end-user support skills.
• Incident, problem, change and request management.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Experience working within SLA-driven environments.

Desirable Skills

• ITIL Foundation certification.
• RHCSA or equivalent Red Hat/Linux certification.
• Additional cloud, infrastructure or security certifications.

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Linux Systems Analyst on an initial 6 month contract - Hybrid working - London, * UK's market leading legal organisation with offices in London, Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.