Platform Engineer

6 Month Contract - Exciting Linux Project - Ansible/Kubernetes

Location
Winchester
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Day rate on application
Posted
16 days ago

Our client is seeking a collaborative and experienced Platform Engineer (Linux) to join our inclusive team on a 6-month contract. This Platform Engineer (Linux) role is based in Winchester and offers a favourable contract rate. 

If you were already up and running in this Platform Engineer (Linux) role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in last week: 

  • Setting up and administering the Ansible Tower/AWX and Ansible Automation Platform (Automation Controllers, Automation Mesh AutomationHub and EDA Controllers) 
  • Implementing ansible environment architectures, including how ansible tower integrates with third-party applications, like Secret Server and Artifactory 
  • Using custom execution environments for AWX/AAP (Podman or Docker) 
  • Deploying Postgres databases for use as externally managed databases for Ansible 

To apply for this Platform Engineer (Linux) role, you will need deep knowledge of UNIX / Linux internals, including Linux Kernel, shell scripting and command line tools. You will also require the following: 

  • Expert knowledge and experience of automation and management tools (Ansible, Ansible Tower, Satellite, Gitlab, etc) 
  • Experience with Scripting and Automation (Bash, Python) 
  • Ability to attain SC Level Clearance 
  • PostgreSQL\MongoDB or other database Knowledge 

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable contract rate and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Mark from our Skillsearch team today at ml@skillsearch.com to apply and register your interest for this contract Platform Engineer (Linux) position in Winchester. We're looking forward to meeting you. 

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Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

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Mark Lloyd

Principal Oracle Consultant

Our Oracle expert, Mark, has dedicated nearly a decade to growing our Oracle practice here at Skillsearch. He is a keen cricketer who bats a bit, bowls a bit less and is amazing at standing in the field. A Manchester United fan and a proud Father, Mark holds the record for having more things from Amazon delivered to the office than everyone else combined. He also has an infectious laugh so try and get him going when you speak to him.

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