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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux/DevOps SME - DV Cleared - **Company:** CBS Butler Limited - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £143,000.0 - £169,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Integration, Scripting, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2953770338-2 ## About the Role * Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment. * Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering. * Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. * Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. * Strong understanding of Git and source control. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. * Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. * Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. * Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. * Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. * Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable * Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. * Docker / containerisation. * Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. * Ansible. * Terraform. * Cloud platform experience. * Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. * Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. * Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. * Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME, rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform., If you are an experienced Linux / DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Linux / DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke. You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential., * Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. * Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. * Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. * Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. * Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. * Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. * Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. * Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. * Mentor and support other engineers where required. * Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. * Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)