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# Infrastructure Engineer - Linux

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Colden Common, UK
- **Salary:** £41,000.0 - £48,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2848849836-2

## About the Role

Candidates must have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance (UK national with minimum of 5 years' consecutive residency).

## Description

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support, maintain, and automate the critical infrastructure underpinning the HOB programme. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our Red Hat Linux and virtualized environments. You will play a key part in maintaining systems that directly impact national security and public services., * In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our Red Hat Linux and virtualized environments.

 * You will play a key part in maintaining systems that directly impact national security and public services.

Your Skills:

 * System Administration: Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise Red Hat Linux (RHEL) operating systems.
 * Infrastructure & Virtualization: Configure and manage virtualized environments utilizing KVM and modern virtualization technologies.
 * Automation & Configuration: Utilize Ansible to automate routine system tasks, deployments, and configuration management.
 * Patch & Lifecycle Management: Oversee system deployment, patching, and compliance using Red Hat Satellite.
 * Scripting & Tooling: Develop and maintain efficient Shell scripts to streamline operational processes and system monitoring.
 * Command Line Operations: Confidently navigate, troubleshoot, and manage systems via the Command Line Interface (CLI).
 * Collaboration: Work alongside security, development, and delivery teams to ensure alignment
 * Red Hat Linux Operating System: Deep technical understanding of RHEL administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
 * Command Line Interface (CLI): Advanced proficiency in navigating and managing Linux environments through the CLI.
 * Shell Scripting: Proven ability to write and debug Bash/Shell scripts for automation and system management.
 * KVM & Virtualization: Practical experience managing and configuring virtual machines and host infrastructure within a KVM environment.
 * Red Hat Satellite: Experience using Satellite for centralized lifecycle management, patching, and provisioning.
 * Ansible: Experience writing and executing Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation and configuration management.


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