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# Hosting Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Infinity Quest
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £77,171
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), IBM AIX, Server Applications, Oracle WebLogic Server, Unix, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Java Development Kit, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), WildFly (JBoss AS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Smoke Testing, Solaris (Operating System), Software Vulnerability Management, Patch Management
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5960623874

## About the Role

We are looking for candidates with strong hands-on experience in Linux/UNIX administration, middleware patching, Java platform maintenance and vulnerability remediation, preferably within enterprise environments.

## Description

Manage and execute OS, middleware, application server and Java platform patching.
Perform upgrades and lifecycle maintenance across UNIX/Linux environments.
Handle security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
Manage configuration, cluster patching and rolling upgrades.
Prepare rollback plans and validate disaster recovery procedures.
Perform post-patching testing and smoke testing.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and change management standards.
Essential Technical Skills:

Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, RHEL, Solaris, AIX.
Patch Management: Red Hat Satellite, Ansible.
Middleware: Oracle WebLogic, JBoss EAP.
Java Technologies: Java JDK/JRE, JVM tuning.
Security: Security hardening and vulnerability management.
Operations: Change management, disaster recovery, rollback planning and smoke testing.