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# Linux SME

- **Company:** Altered Resourcing
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Salary:** £59,175.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, Linux Servers, Technical Debt
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5885452655

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on Linux infrastructure / administration experience
 * Experience working across Linux server estates
 * Confident troubleshooting and investigating existing environments
 * Good understanding of infrastructure modernisation
 * Able to work independently and quickly get to grips with an unfamiliar environment
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly

This is a short, diagnostic-focused engagement and would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck into an environment, figuring out how things work and providing an honest assessment of what needs to change.

## Description

Linux Infrastructure Consultant - Short-Term Diagnostic Engagement Location: South London, hybrid
Engagement: Short-term consultancy, We're looking for an experienced Linux Infrastructure Specialist to come in for a short diagnostic engagement and help our client get a clear picture of their current Linux estate.

The environment consists of around 15 Linux servers, and this engagement will form part of a wider modernisation programme. They are looking for someone hands-on who can get under the bonnet, understand what's currently in place, identify any issues or risks, and help shape the next steps.

What you'll be doing

 * Reviewing and assessing the existing Linux server estate
 * Understanding the current setup, configurations and dependencies
 * Identifying potential risks, technical debt and areas for improvement
 * Highlighting opportunities for modernisation
 * Providing clear findings and practical recommendations
 * Helping us understand what the future Linux environment could look like