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.

• 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.

• 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

• Initial 2-month contract
• Strong likelihood of extension subject to project requirements
• Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in London
• £450 - outside IR35

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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