Linux Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced DV Cleared Linux Engineer to join a high-profile Defence programme supporting critical secure infrastructure within an MOD environment.

This is a fully on-site role based in Hampshire, offering the opportunity to work on business-critical systems where security, resilience, and performance are paramount. You’ll become part of an experienced technical team responsible for maintaining, supporting, and enhancing Linux-based platforms across a highly secure environment.

As a Linux Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of enterprise Linux environments, ensuring systems remain secure, available, and operating at peak performance., * Administering and supporting enterprise Linux environments.

• Installing, configuring, patching, and maintaining Linux servers.
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and operating system issues.
• Supporting system upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements.
• Working closely with infrastructure, network, security, and project teams.
• Monitoring system health, performance, and availability.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with MOD security policies and operational standards.

• Current DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.
• Previous MOD or Defence sector experience is essential.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Experience with Linux system installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of enterprise infrastructure, including storage, virtualisation, networking, and server technologies.
• Experience working within highly secure or mission-critical environments.

• Permanent
• City of London, City and County of the City of London
• £70k - £80k / year