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# Linux Automation System Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Walters
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Unix, Configuration Management, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Delivery Pipeline, Saltstack, Build Process, Puppet
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-789A9B55F16222C27D/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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