Linux Engineer / Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator / Linux Engineer

A London-based Higher Education institution is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator / Linux Engineer to join a critical project focused on improving the management and security of its Linux estate.

Working alongside an established project team, you will play a key role in securing and onboarding Linux devices into a managed endpoint security service. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Linux professional with strong security awareness and experience managing enterprise Linux environments.

The role will cover

Deploying and configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Linux devices.
Onboarding and managing Linux endpoints within Microsoft Intune.
Supporting the implementation of a managed endpoint security service.
Implementing Linux security controls, compliance standards and best practices.
Troubleshooting and resolving Linux endpoint and security-related issues.
Producing technical documentation, deployment guides and operational procedures.
Working closely with project stakeholders to ensure all Linux devices are successfully protected and onboarded within project timelines.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Strong Linux endpoint management experience
Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
Experience onboarding Linux devices into Microsoft Intune
Linux security and endpoint protection expertise
Ability to create technical documentation and deployment processes

Contract Details

Initial 2-month contract
Strong likelihood of extension subject to project requirements
Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in London
£450 - outside IR35 Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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