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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer (linux) - **Company:** NPL - **Location:** Teddington, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Key Management, Linux System Administration, Citrix Systems, OpenStack, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3854165d56eaceaf ## About the Role What You'll Bring * Strong Linux systems administration and platform engineering experience. * Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, virtualisation and cloud technologies (particularly Azure). * Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, automation and CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of enterprise technologies such as Citrix, monitoring and observability tools. * Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable * Experience with OpenStack. * Understanding of telecoms technologies, including 4G, 5G, RAN or broadband networks. * Experience working in secure or research-led environments. If you're passionate about Linux, automation and cloud infrastructure, and want your work to have national impact, we'd love to hear from you. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to hold an SC clearance with no restrictions. You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted. ## Description Join UKTL and help build the secure, resilient platforms that support the UK's telecommunications security research. We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer with strong experience in Linux and working across infrastructure, automation, cloud and container technologies. You'll play a key role in designing, building and supporting modern platforms used by our research and engineering teams. What You'll Do * Engineer and support Linux-based infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. * Manage virtualisation, container platforms and storage technologies. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions. * Automate operational processes using tools such as Terraform, Ansible and scripting languages. * Implement platform security, RBAC, secrets management and monitoring solutions. * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide expert technical support. * Collaborate with security researchers, engineers and operational teams to deliver reliable, scalable platforms. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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