Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 Months
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Job description
Linux Engineering & Technical Ownership
- Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms.
- Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies.
- Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments.
Operational Delivery & Change Management
- Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts.
- Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes.
- Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards.
Automation, DevOps & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver automation using Ansible, Bash, Python and associated tooling.
- Identify platform trends and proactively implement preventative measures.
- Drive system upgrades and ensure Linux tooling is kept current.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
- Produce documentation, processes and policies to strengthen governance and reporting.
- Lead Incident, Problem and Risk Management within the Linux engineering area.
Collaboration, Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Work closely with engineers, vendors and product owners on delivery and roadmap planning.
- Support and mentor junior engineers as needed.
Requirements
A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence., Essential
- Significant experience as a Senior Linux Engineer in large, complex enterprise environments.
- Advanced Linux troubleshooting (up to 4th line).
- Strong Bash and Python Scripting ability.
- Strong understanding of SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL, HTTPS and related protocols.
- Experience with Ansible automation.
- Experience with VMware or Hyper-V.
- Strong experience with monitoring systems and certificate management.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL.
- Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Experience of Agile/DevOps environments.
Desirable
- Relevant Computer Science/IT qualification.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
- CEPH or large-scale Linux storage experience.
