Linux Installations Engineer - Inside IR35 Contra

Immediate Staters needed - Linux Installations Engineer – Inside IR35 Contract
Location: Manchester
Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Initial 2-month contract (potential extension)
Start: Immediate / ASAP

I'm seeking a Linux Installations Engineer to support a fast-paced environment in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor with good Linux deployment and installation expertise to join a critical project delivering infrastructure and system rollouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, configuration, and deployment of Linux systems (physical and virtual)

• Build and configure servers in line with project and operational requirements

• Execute scripted and manual installations across multiple environments

• Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities

• Work closely with infrastructure, engineering, and project teams to meet delivery timelines

• Document installation procedures and configurations clearly

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Good hands-on experience with Linux distributions such as RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar

• Proven experience performing Linux server installations and builds

• Solid understanding of system configuration, networking, and troubleshooting

• Familiarity with automation or scripting (Bash, Shell, or similar)

• Experience working in project-driven or deployment-focused environments

• Ability to work efficiently on-site in Manchester

Desirable:

• Experience with enterprise infrastructure environments

• Knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)

• Exposure to configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)

What’s on offer:

• Competitive rate up to £350 per day (Inside IR35)

• Immediate start on an important deployment project

• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and project needs

• Collaborative technical environment

If you are a reliable Linux specialist with strong installation and deployment experience and are available for an immediate contract in Manchester, we would like to hear from you.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.