Senior Linux / Unix Automation EngineerLondon 3 days on the office 9 Months Contract + Extension 350 a day Inside IR35A well established firm is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who brings solid Unix and Linux administration experience alongside hands-on infrastructure automation skill to join their current team on contract basis. In this role, you will help manage, test, and automate core enterprise compute and networking platforms. Rather than relying on manual setups, you will write automation code to streamline software and hardware certifications, manage plant infrastructure, and deliver infrastructure-on-demand for internal engineering teams.What You Will Be DoingAutomating Systems: Build clean Python and Ansible code to remove repetitive setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructure.API Integration: Connect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environments.Lab Testing: Run hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deployment.Unix and Linux Delivery: Maintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving modern infrastructure-as-code practices.Solution Design: Partner with internal technical teams to turn operational pain points into scalable, automated solutions.Essential Skills Unix and Linux Systems: Strong RHEL, Solaris, or AIX administration with low-level OS ..... full job details .....