Linux SME - DV Cleared

• 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
• 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 platform improvements
• Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Git
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• OpenShift
• Python
• Security
• Terraform, We are seeking a hands-on Linux Subject Matter Expert for a high-profile, technically demanding environment, where your Linux, automation and DevOps expertise will contribute directly to platform reliability and development. The role is based fully onsite in Reading and is full-time, offered on a 12-month rolling contract at £600-£650 per day, outside IR35. You will work with engineering, development and operational teams as a technical authority, focusing on detailed technical problem-solving and pragmatic engineering rather than a purely managerial remit. Active MOD DV clearance is essential.

• Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment
• Strong hands-on experience across DevOps and platform engineering
• Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Strong scripting and 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 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 or OpenShift, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar tools, Ansible, Terraform, cloud platforms, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent, UK Government/MOD/Defence environments, security-hardened Linux environments, and relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications