Leeds
Linux Engineer – Contract - Hybrid (2 days onsite in Leeds). This is an initial 3-6 month contract, paying £500 per day, inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds. We are seeking an experienced contract Linux Engineer to join a leading enterprise client on a major infrastructure transformation programme. This role will focus on building secure, production-ready Linux environments and automating infrastructure patterns to enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities • Build Linux (RHEL) vanilla images and implement security hardening to meet enterprise and compliance standards., • Collaborate with the lead engineer to design and deliver automated build pipelines and repeatable Day-2 operational patterns., • Contribute to the uplift of older OS versions and support integration with backup/recovery systems for onboarding applications., • Work closely with VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) developers to orchestrate provisioning workflows and deliver end-to-end automation., • Ensure Linux environments are production-ready, resilient, and capable of supporting enterprise workloads. Skills & Experience Required, • Strong background in enterprise RHEL/Linux engineering, including build and hardening., • Hands-on experience with automation for image creation and pipelines, ideally with exposure to CI/CD practices., • Ability to integrate into vRO-driven orchestration workflows., • Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and working across both virtual and bare-metal infrastructures., • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments. What's on Offer, • Opportunity to work on a high-profile Linux infrastructure modernisation programme., • Be part of a team driving automation, security, and cloud-first engineering excellence. This is an urgent requirement so please apply immediately to be considered. JBRP1_UKTJ