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Linux Systems Administrator (Short-Term Contract – Outside IR35)

Job description

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator (Short-Term Contract – Outside IR35)
Location: Cambridge UK – Hybrid (must be commutable)
Contract Length: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP
 Rate: 400-500
Are you a skilled Linux Systems Administrator available for your next contract? Our client is urgently seeking a hands-on and reliable Linux expert to join their infrastructure team on a short-term engagement to support critical systems maintenance and project work.

Key Responsibilities
  • System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and associated software. Set up hardware and software environments, including servers, storage devices, and peripherals.
  • System Monitoring & Maintenance
  • User & Access Management
  • Security Administration
  • Back-Up and disaster recovery
  • Scripting & Automation
Required Skills
  • Strong knowledge of Linux Operating Systems
  • Shell Scripting Proficiency
  • Strong networking & firewall concepts
  • Experience with Security best practice & tools
  • Familiarity with Config management tools, for example Ansible/puppet
Great to have,
  • Virtualization / Cloud (AWS/Azure) / Database Administration / Docker or Kubernetes / Disaster Recovery