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# Senior Platform Engineer (linux)

- **Company:** UKTL
- **Location:** Solihull, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000 - £70,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, 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:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5955668939

## About the Role

* 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.
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance with no restrictions. Employment cannot commence until the required clearance has been successfully granted.

## Description

* 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.

Technologies:

 * Ansible
 * Azure
 * CI/CD
 * Citrix
 * Cloud
 * Docker
 * Support
 * Kubernetes
 * Linux
 * OpenStack
 * RBAC
 * Security
 * Terraform
 * 3D
 * DevOps, Join UKTL and help build the secure, resilient platforms that support the UKs telecommunications security research. Were looking for a Senior Platform Engineer with strong experience in Linux and working across infrastructure, automation, cloud and container technologies. Youll play a key role in designing, building and supporting modern platforms used by our research and engineering teams.

If youre passionate about Linux, automation and cloud infrastructure, and want your work to have national impact, wed love to hear from you.

Flexible Working
Successful applicants will be expected to attend our Birmingham office a minimum of two days per week. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an excellent environment for collaboration, and we encourage colleagues to make the most of our on-site workspace.
We are committed to fostering a positive work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs.