Sr Linux Automation & Platform Engineer (Python/Ansible)

Randstad UK

London, UK

4 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

£75,400.0 - £98,800.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.reed.co.uk

Tech stack

Bash Shell Command-Line Interface Computer Networks Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers Networking Basics Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible TCP/IP Transport Layer Security

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Job description

Linux Systems Admin: Keep core Red Hat / Linux server infrastructure fast, secure, and resilient.
Automation: Write clean scripts and playbooks in Python, Bash, and Ansible to automate repetitive tasks and system deployments.
Network & Traffic Management: Manage load balancing, SSL, and network traffic across F5 BIG-IP and core TCP/IP infrastructure.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure performance issues under high-pressure conditions.

Requirements

We are looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator who thrives on high-performance environments and loves automating infrastructure. In this role, you will manage large-scale Linux systems, eliminate manual work with Python and Ansible, and ensure seamless network traffic flow across critical financial systems., * Deep Linux Expertise: Expert command-line skills (Red Hat / RHEL preferred).

Strong Scripting & Automation: Hands-on experience with Python, Bash, and Ansible (Terraform is a plus).
Networking Fundamentals: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificate handling, and DNS.
Bonus: Prior exposure to F5 BIG-IP or experience in banking/financial services environments.