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# Senior Platform Engineer (RHEL)

- **Company:** gb
Leonardo UK Ltd
- **Location:** Yeovil, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £44,171.0 - £61,950.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Routing, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-platform-engineer/leonardo-uk-ltd-job107829561

## About the Role

* Strong technical ability with experience of delivering and supporting complex platforms.
 * Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
 * Confidence to take ownership of solutions and represent engineering in technical discussions.

Core areas (must have):

 * Windows and Linux (RHEL) operating systems administration and engineering
 * Virtualised infrastructure (VMware / Hyper-V) design, build, and support
 * Platform hardening, patching, and security compliance across Windows and Linux environments
 * Enterprise identity and access integration (Active Directory, Group Policy, LDAP concepts)
 * Automation and configuration management (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar)
 * Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)
 * Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements
 * Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle
 * Integration of compute, storage, and virtualisation layers into a unified platform
 * Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments

Desirable:

 * RHEL ecosystem tooling (e.g. Satellite, lifecycle management)
 * Windows enterprise services (e.g. AD advanced config, Group Policy design)
 * Virtualisation platform depth (VMware stack, clustering, HA/DR)
 * Performance tuning and troubleshooting across Linux and Windows systems
 * Container platforms (Kubernetes / OpenShift / Docker)
 * Integration with enterprise services (PKI, PAM, monitoring, backup)
 * Automation at scale (Infrastructure as Code, pipelines)
 * Experience supporting mixed OS environments in secure or regulated contexts

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance

## Description

* Lead the design, build, and support of secure platforms on-premise and hybrid environments.
 * Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting.
 * Develop and review system architectures, low-level designs, and technical documentation.
 * Integrate and test platform components, ensuring compliance with security and performance requirements.
 * Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Platform Engineers and Technicians.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to internal engineering standards.


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