Linux Operations Engineer

Linux Operations Engineer Linux | Infrastructure | Server Operations | VPN 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Up to £45,000 + Bonus Greater Manchester – Hybrid (2 days onsite) We’re working with a Manchester-based technology company that is looking for a Linux Operations Engineer to join its Operations team on an initial 12-month contract. You’ll be working hands-on with Linux production infrastructure, servers and VPN platforms, helping keep business-critical systems secure, stable and performing reliably. The company operates data platforms used by some of the world’s leading brands, giving you the opportunity to work with production infrastructure at scale and play a key role in keeping these services running. What you’ll be doing Managing and supporting Linux-based production infrastructureSupporting dedicated and virtual servers across the environmentTroubleshooting availability, performance and reliability issuesMonitoring systems and investigating logs, metrics and alertsDeploying, configuring and patching serversIdentifying vulnerabilities and managing infrastructure risksSupporting VPN and data capture platformsHelping ensure systems remain secure, stable and appropriately scaledWorking closely with the wider Operations team to resolve issues and improve reliability What’s on offer Up to £45,000 + annual bonusHybrid working – 2 days onsite per week25 days’ annual leave + bank holidaysInitial 12-month FTC with potential to become permanentLife assuranceWorkplace pensionHome office budgetLearning & Development budget, including paid certifications If you’re a Linux Operations Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Operations Engineer or experienced Linux SysAdmin who enjoys working hands-on with production infrastructure and solving problems, this is a great opportunity to join a collaborative technical team. You’ll have plenty of scope to get involved across Linux, infrastructure, networking and platform operations, while working with systems that are genuinely business-critical. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.