Linux Automation System Engineer

• Join a team of seasoned technologists responsible for operating and improving our large-scale, globally deployed Red Hat Linux platform.
• Design, develop and support global components, collaborating with operations and clients to prioritise and deliver enhancements, extensions and fixes for these critical infrastructure elements.
• Apply declarative configuration-as-code practices and extensive automation to a mix of strategic engineering and design initiatives.
• Implement new features, manage and optimise configurations, and carry out in-depth troubleshooting of the Linux platform management systems and OS configuration and build processes.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of new solutions that meet the business’s fast-moving, changing requirements., * Expert knowledge of Linux (Red Hat preferred), including UNIX system calls and low-level OS and network protocols.

• Proven experience using modern configuration-management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack, Chef) to automate and manage large-scale Linux deployments.
• Strong Python programming skills, with ability to write robust, maintainable code for automation and tooling.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting expertise across hardware, storage, network and operating-system layers.
• Practical experience of Linux patching processes, including automated testing and deployment workflows.
• Skilled in designing and implementing automation for configuration, deployment and platform management.
• Clear communicator capable of explaining complex technical issues to non technical stakeholders.

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Who You Will Work With Our client is a global financial services firm that manages wealth, navigates complex markets, and design strategic financial objectives. The firm provides risk management solutions across a variety of sectors, emphasizing long-term relationships, and innovative approaches to financial challenges., This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.