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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SC Cleared Linux Engineer - **Company:** Experis - **Location:** Shifnal, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £62,409.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Network Security, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, TCP/IP, Google Cloud, SUSE Linux, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Multiplatform - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5880952913 ## About the Role * We need extensive hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems, particularly SUSE and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. * We need strong experience supporting enterprise-scale Linux server environments. * We need proven ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts. * We need experience troubleshooting and supporting complex multi-platform UNIX/Linux infrastructures. * We need a strong understanding of Linux server performance tuning, patching, and system maintenance. * We need experience working within managed service and operational support environments. * We need strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * We need excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * We need an understanding of networking technologies and infrastructure components, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching concepts, firewalls, and network security principles. * We need an understanding of cloud computing principles and architecture. * We need knowledge of infrastructure management and cloud-based service delivery models. * We value experience working within hybrid infrastructure environments. * Desirable: experience supporting virtualised server environments. * Desirable: exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Desirable: experience delivering infrastructure migration or transformation projects. * Desirable: knowledge of automation and configuration management tools. * Desirable: experience working within highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments. * Desirable: ITIL awareness or experience working within ITIL-aligned service management processes. ## Description * We provide support, administration, and maintenance for Linux server environments. * We manage and support both SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). * We deliver operational support across live, development, and test environments. * We perform incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis. * We implement, test, and deploy infrastructure changes in accordance with change management processes. * We support infrastructure migration and transformation programmes. * We develop, maintain, and enhance UNIX/Linux shell scripts to automate operational tasks. * We work closely with project teams to deliver infrastructure improvements and technical solutions. * We monitor system performance, availability, and security across the Linux estate. * We produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and support guides. * We participate in out-of-hours maintenance and project activities when required. Technologies: * AWS * Azure * Cloud * Support * ITIL * Linux * Network * RHEL * Security * TCP/IP * Unix * DevOps, We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to join our specialist team, delivering both Managed Service and Project-based activities. This is a senior technical role supporting a complex Linux estate across live production, development, and test environments. The role is based in Telford for a duration of 6-9 months with possible extension, and the rate is up to £500 per day via an approved umbrella company. You must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process. 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