🚀 New Contract Opportunity: Linux Deployment Engineer – Sheffield – Hybrid – Inside IR35

I'm currently supporting a key client on a large-scale transformation initiative and looking to speak with experienced Linux Deployment Engineers for a 6-month contract, starting ASAP.

📍 Location: Sheffield – hybrid working (2-3 days on-site per week)

💰 Rate: £375-£400/day (Inside IR35)

📆 Length: 6 months

🕒 Start Date: ASAP

Linux Deployment Engineer Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Lead the deployment, configuration, and testing of new eLux builds across 100k+ endpoints

🔐 Implement and validate authentication using Zscaler ZIA/ZPA (device-based and user-based)

🛠️ Work closely with internal teams and Zscaler support to troubleshoot system and endpoint issues

📦 Upload, manage, and maintain Linux system images and configurations

🔍 Perform root cause analysis and deep OS/application-layer debugging

📈 Support performance testing and contribute to voice/video offload optimization strategies

🤝 Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve blockers and ensure delivery aligned with business needs

Linux Deployment Engineer Key Skills & Experience:

✔️ Strong Linux system administration & scripting background

✔️ Proven experience with endpoint devices – ideally thin clients like eLux

✔️ In-depth knowledge of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Private Access (ZPA)

✔️ Strong troubleshooting skills across OS and performance issues

✔️ Experience managing Linux builds at enterprise scale

✔️ Network optimization & security awareness

✔️ Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

If this role is of interest, please apply now.