Senior Linux Engineer

Role Overview

Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid Working - 3-days Onsite

Duration: 6-month initial contract, likely extension | Inside IR35 | 37.5+ hours per week | Paid on-call rota

Industry: Government / Secure Technology & Infrastructure

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and administering enterprise Linux platforms across secure, business-critical environments.
• Investigating complex infrastructure incidents, performance problems and platform issues through to resolution.
• Building and maintaining stable, scalable and secure Linux environments for applications and development teams.
• Using automation to streamline infrastructure delivery, reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Containerising applications and supporting modern deployment practices across the estate.
• Delivering platform upgrades, infrastructure improvements and technical project work alongside BAU responsibilities.
• Supporting associated VMware environments and technologies.
• Working within established service management, operational and security processes.
• Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Leading technical conversations around platform development, improvements and infrastructure strategy.
• Sharing knowledge across the wider team and helping develop internal technical capability.
• Participating in a paid on-call rota, including overnight weekday and 24-hour weekend or bank holiday cover when scheduled.

Main Skills Needed

• Strong commercial experience administering enterprise Linux environments.
• Advanced Linux troubleshooting skills, including resolving complex infrastructure and performance issues.
• Experience supporting secure, highly available or business-critical technology environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure automation and improving operational processes through automation.
• Experience building and maintaining Linux-based development environments, applications and services.
• Practical understanding of containers, application deployment and modern infrastructure practices.
• Working knowledge of VMware technologies.
• Experience operating within structured service management and security frameworks.
• Strong documentation, stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.
• Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS or LPIC-1/LPIC-2 would be advantageous.

What’s in It for You

• Work on complex Linux infrastructure where security, resilience and performance are genuinely business-critical.
• A long-term contract opportunity, with an initial six-month engagement and potential to extend.
• Hybrid working with a clear onsite structure at Hanslope Park.
• Exposure to enterprise Linux, automation, containers, VMware and modern deployment approaches.
• A senior position where you can influence platform improvements and technical direction.
• Separately paid on-call participation, with rotas typically provided in advance.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across secure infrastructure projects and enterprise-scale environments.
• Occasional exposure to other technology environments across London and the Milton Keynes area.