Linux Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Henderson Scott
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Glasgow, UK
Summary: The Senior Linux Engineer role involves providing advanced technical expertise in enterprise Linux infrastructure for a major government client. Candidates must possess active SC clearance and be eligible for DV clearance, focusing on performance, security, and availability while supporting project delivery and BAU operations. The position requires collaboration with various teams and vendors to ensure well-governed environments. Strong experience in complex infrastructure, particularly within the public sector, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure.
- Support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations.
- Drive automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards.
- Act as a senior technical point within the engineering function.
- Collaborate with other teams and vendors to maintain environments.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment.
- Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource.
- Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Advanced scripting skills with Bash and Python.
- Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL).
- Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring.
- Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira, and JSM.
- Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and SQL.
- Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
- Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35)
We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred.
As Senior Linux Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You'll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed.
I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have
- Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments.
- Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes.
- Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python.
- Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring.
- Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
- Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades.
- Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required.
- Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
- Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments.
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!