Vacancy detail

Linux Engineer

£45000 GBP

Bonus

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Linux Engineer (Service Support)

Work Type & Location: On-site in Stevenage (WFH flexibility after onboarding, team-dependent)
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Anson McCade is a leading recruitment and transformation consultancy, partnering with a globally renowned organisation delivering secure technology services across national security and defence. We are currently supporting them in the search for a Linux Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team supporting live services within a high-security environment.

This is a customer-facing, hands-on technical role, best suited to someone with strong Linux systems knowledge, automation experience, and the desire to continuously upskill in emerging technologies and DevOps tools. You will work alongside a team of collaborative engineers focused on both day-to-day support and modernisation of the estate.

As a Linux Engineer, you will:

  • Manage and resolve support tickets, incidents and service requests to maintain system SLAs/KPIs

  • Configure, build and support Linux servers (RHEL, Debian, Solaris) across production and dev/test environments

  • Deliver improvements through automation using Python, Bash, Ansible or similar

  • Support and troubleshoot infrastructure issues related to VMware, storage, and backups

  • Create and maintain detailed documentation and operational guides

  • Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders and end clients to ensure satisfaction and clear communication

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment

  • Contribute to wider project work focused on modernising and securing critical infrastructure

A successful Linux Engineer will have:

  • Strong experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL 5–9, Debian 10–11, and/or Solaris 10/11)

  • Scripting or automation skills in Python, Bash, KSH, or Ansible

  • Understanding of VMWare for virtualised infrastructure (e.g. host deployment, affinity rules)

  • Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g. NetApp, Cohesity, SAN/NAS environments)

  • Exposure to infrastructure security principles (encryption, certificates, AV tools)

  • Ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues effectively

  • An analytical mindset and a proactive attitude toward system improvement and documentation

Key Requirements:

  • Must hold current SC clearance and be eligible for DV

  • Must be comfortable with full on-site work initially (WFH flexibility considered once embedded)

  • Comfortable working 37 hours/week across split shifts (07:00–15:30 or 10:30–19:00, Mon–Fri)

Linux Engineer Key Benefits:

  • £45,000 base salary

  • 10% DV clearance bonus

  • Up to 5% further bonus

  • 10% pension contribution

  • Private healthcare & dental cover

  • Career progression, technical certifications, and upskilling opportunities

  • 1-stage remote interview process

Not sure if you tick every box for this Linux Engineer role? That’s okay — we’d still love to hear from you if you have relevant experience or strong transferable skills. Submit your CV or reach out directly to learn more: adam.quigley@ansonmccade.com 

Reference: AMC-AQU- LEF

Postcode: SG1

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