About this role
Salary: £40,000 - 67,500 per year
Requirements: Strong Unix and Linux systems administration experience, including RHEL, Solaris, or AIXLow-level OS troubleshooting experienceExperience writing Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and Bash to automate manual tasksStrong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and DNSDaily experience using the Linux command line, including managing kernels, storage, and file systemsExperience working with REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools Responsibilities: Build Python and Ansible automation to remove repetitive setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructureConnect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environmentsRun hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deploymentMaintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving infrastructure-as-code practicesPartner with internal technical teams to turn operational pain points into scalable, automated solutions Technologies: AnsibleBashCI/CDGitHardwareHTTPLinuxNetworkPythonRESTRHELTCP/IPUbuntuUnixAPI More:
We are a well established firm hiring an experienced Systems Engineer on a 9-month contract with extension potential. The role is based in London with 3 days in the office and is paid at £350 a day inside IR35. We are looking for someone to join our current team and help manage, test, and automate core enterprise compute and networking platforms for internal engineering teams.
last updated 36 week of 2026