Linux Engineering Lead

Senior Red Hat Systems Engineer / Linux Engineering Lead Canary Wharf, UK Hybrid (2 days a week) Long Term Contract (Inside IR35) Professional Summary Expert in end-to-end Linux lifecycle management, including patching, OS upgrades, image creation, and large-scale deployments. Extensive experience with Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform, and enterprise tooling to automate infrastructure, reduce operational overhead, and improve system reliability. Strong background in performance engineering, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and business continuity, with hands-on expertise in VMware and AWS architecture, including networking, storage, and compute optimization. Proven ability to lead initiatives, troubleshoot complex cross-domain issues (OS, network, virtualization, cloud), and collaborate effectively with DevOps, Security, and Application teams. Core Technical Expertise Linux / Red Hat Engineering 10+ years of hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Deep knowledge of Linux internals, kernel behavior, system performance, and OS-level troubleshootingEnterprise patching and lifecycle management (OS + third-party software)OS upgrades, golden image creation, and large-scale deploymentsCreation and management of VMware-based appliance imagesStrong expertise with Red Hat Satellite for provisioning, patching, and complianceRed Hat licensing across VMware and AWS environmentsHands-on experience with Veritas Cluster (on VMware and AWS) Automation & DevOps Advanced expertise in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) including:Playbook development and optimizationWorkflow automation and orchestrationInfrastructure-as-Code practicesStrong scripting skills in Bash and PythonExperience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines Cloud & Virtualization VMware Deep understanding of:CPU, memory, storage, and performance tuningVLANs, networking, and virtual infrastructure designExperience deploying and managing enterprise workloads on VMwareFamiliarity with SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) integrations (plus)AWS Strong knowledge of:VPCs, routing, and traffic flowsTransit Gateways (TGWs)Network security and inspection firewallsPerformance tuning and cost-aware infrastructure design in AWSKnowledge of fsx for netapp on AWS. High Availability, Backup & Disaster Recovery Hands-on experience with Veritas Cluster (on VMware and AWS)Understanding of Veritas licensing modelsStrong knowledge of:High Availability (HA) architectureDisaster Recovery (DR) strategiesBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP)Backup and recovery expertise using RubrikReplication and recovery strategies across environmentsVeritas SF (Storage Foundation), VVR with Veritas Cluster (VCS). Proficiency with AI Linux Drivers, and Container Orchestration Solutions: KubernetesDockerAWS EKSRedhat Openshift,AWS ROSA.Solutions such asIBM GCMSandboxAQ Aqtive Guard:Proficiency with CUDA and Nvidia drivers. Monitoring, Security & Compliance Monitoring and observability using DynatraceStrong expertise in Vulnerability Management and remediationOS hardening, patch compliance, and security best practicesWorking knowledge of penetration testing concepts and remediation workflowsNetwork troubleshooting directly from Linux systems (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, DHCP) Networking Strong understanding of:TCP/IP stack and network performance tuningDNS, DHCP, NFS, and enterprise networking servicesAbility to diagnose and resolve complex network issues from the OS level Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design & Management: Architect, deploy, and manage scalable Linux environments across VMware and AWSAutomation & Scripting: Build and maintain automation frameworks using Ansible, Bash, and PythonPerformance Tuning: Optimize system and application performance across OS, virtualization, and cloud layersSystem Security: Implement security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and enforce compliance standardsTroubleshooting: Resolve complex system, network, and platform issues with deep root cause analysisCollaboration: Partner with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams for platform integration and improvementsMentorship: Guide to junior engineers and maintain high-quality technical documentationLicense Management skills. Working with quotes, vendor proposals, RFPs, and working with Vendor Management team to license procure and audit license use. Quarterly and yearly license assessments. Certifications (Typical / Preferred) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)AWS Certified Solutions Architect / SysOps AdministratorAdditional certifications in virtualization, security, or automation (preferred)