Linux SME

Linux Infrastructure Consultant - Short-Term Diagnostic Engagement Location: South London, hybrid Engagement: Short-term consultancy

Outside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Linux Infrastructure Specialist to come in for a short diagnostic engagement and help our client get a clear picture of their current Linux estate.

The environment consists of around 15 Linux servers , and this engagement will form part of a wider modernisation programme . They are looking for someone hands-on who can get under the bonnet, understand what's currently in place, identify any issues or risks, and help shape the next steps.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing and assessing the existing Linux server estate

• Understanding the current setup, configurations and dependencies

• Identifying potential risks, technical debt and areas for improvement

• Highlighting opportunities for modernisation

• Providing clear findings and practical recommendations

• Helping us understand what the future Linux environment could look like

What we're looking for

• Strong hands-on Linux infrastructure / administration experience

• Experience working across Linux server estates

• Confident troubleshooting and investigating existing environments

• Good understanding of infrastructure modernisation

• Able to work independently and quickly get to grips with an unfamiliar environment

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly

This is a short, diagnostic-focused engagement and would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck into an environment, figuring out how things work and providing an honest assessment of what needs to change.

If you're a Linux specialist available for a short engagement and this sounds like your kind of work, we'd love to hear from you.