Linux (Red Hat) Administrator

Job Advert: Ops & Support Associate Analyst (Red Hat Linux)

Our client, a leading player in the utilities sector, is seeking a talented and experienced Ops & Support Associate Analyst with expertise in Red Hat Linux. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a dynamic team responsible for the support, availability, security, and reliability of critical infrastructure platforms.

Position Overview:
As an Ops & Support Associate Analyst, you will provide essential operational support across a large-scale enterprise Linux estate. The role is perfect for a hands-on Linux professional who excels in troubleshooting and is keen on ensuring the smooth operation of vital business services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary operational support resource for Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms and associated services.
• Take ownership of incidents and service requests, driving them to resolution.
• Conduct detailed technical investigations and root cause analysis of Linux and infrastructure issues.
• Support Major Incident Management activities and maintain accurate incident records.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Develop and maintain operational scripts to automate routine support activities.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and service delivery teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience supporting enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Strong Linux system administration skills within a production support or infrastructure operations environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex operating system and infrastructure issues.
• Solid understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux services, networking, and system performance monitoring.
• Experience with virtualized infrastructure platforms such as VMware vSphere.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a wider operations team.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible and scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools (Splunk, Grafana).
• Understanding of operational tooling like Jira and Confluence.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive daily rate ranging from 400 to 500.
• Fixed-term contract for 6 months with full-time working hours.
• An opportunity to work within a highly skilled team supporting critical infrastructure services.
• A chance to contribute to continuous improvement in monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will not just be a ticket resolver; they will be a trusted operational specialist who:

• Demonstrates a deep technical understanding of Red Hat Linux platforms.
• Takes ownership of production issues and sees them through to resolution.
• Utilises structured troubleshooting techniques to diagnose complex technical problems.
• Builds strong relationships with technical colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Remains calm and effective during major incidents.

If you are an experienced Linux Operations Analyst, Linux Systems Administrator, or Platform Support Engineer looking to make a significant impact within a reputable organisation, this is the role for you!

Apply Today!
This opportunity promises a vibrant and engaging work environment where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish. Our client looks forward to welcoming a new member to their talented team!

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