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# Linux SME - DV Cleared

- **Company:** CBS Butler Limited
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Salary:** £72,575.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Integration, DevOps Tools - Open-source, System Availability, Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5928850350

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.