> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4555231-linux-infrastructure-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4555231-linux-infrastructure-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Linux Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Salary:** £166,400 - £176,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Puppet, Terraform, Vmware
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225798382/Linux-Infrastructure-Engineer

## About the Role

* Advanced experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure engineering.
 * Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation/configuration management.
 * Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and enterprise server integrations (networking, storage, backup).
 * Strong working knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and Linux security best practices.

## Description

* Deploy, manage, and scale Linux infrastructure (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across physical and virtual environments.
 * Automate system administration and provisioning tasks using Bash and Python.
 * Manage configuration and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform.
 * Perform troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis for enterprise Linux servers.
 * Monitor system health and ensure infrastructure aligns with internal security and compliance standards.