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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux System Administrator - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Unix, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Ruby, Product Software Implementation Methods, Toolchain, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, System Availability, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Containerization, Ansible Tower, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1214C480363F4E6F89938BA7B350899F/job/ ## About the Role * Ability to gain UK SC clearance * Hands on experience with OpenShift upgrades, installations, and configuration. (ideally managed large scale migration and deployments) * Knowledge of container monitoring tools and metrics. * Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience. * Experience of automation techniques and toolchains (Ansible, Ansible Tower, Gitlab Jenkins) * Experience in a UNIX and Redhat [RHEL8 & RHEL 9] administration role Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * DevOps/CI/CD process architecture/engineering experience * Containerisation experience (Openshift, Docker, Podman) * Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) * Redhat Certification RHSA or RHCE * Fluency in at least once scripting language such as Ruby, PowerShell, Python or Java. * Experience of working within a secure and high availability environmentd. ## Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. This post is for a Linux Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team and will be jointly responsible for the day to day support and maintenance of the Redhat Linux server estate. The team provide support to multiple programmes of work, including Ministry of Defence Information Services (MoD IS). This is a hands-on role whereby the successful candidate will need to have experience in RHEL 8 and 9 operating systems with an appreciation of other related Infrastructure technologies including networking, storage, Virtualization and HCI platforms. There will be the requirement to work with other teams to ensure the smooth delivery of Projects and identify opportunities for improvement through automation techniques. This includes monitoring the Service Management tool for Incidents, Problems, Service Requests and Change tasks to ensure we are improving the quality and adherence to contractual SLA and KPI requirements of the programme within Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Responsibilities * RHEL8 & 9 enterprise implementation and support. * Perform patching, software implementations, and upgrades to our Linux estate. * Support the delivery of automated Infrastructure * Perform and automate patching and monitoring activities * Work closely with other teams across the business to improve efficiency * Fault diagnosis including problem statements and mitigation planning * The successful candidate will be expected to be part of a 24x7 on-call team and provide extended hours support via a team Rota. * Service and application Migration activities (RHEL & OCP) * Provide input and design review to ensure best practice implementation of container platforms and automation toolchains * Being on the On-call rota being on-call roughly 1 in 5. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)