Vacancy detail

Linux Engineer

£45,000 GBP

Crica £12,000 in additional monetary benefits

Onsite WORKING

Location: Stevenage, Cambridge, East of England – United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Linux Engineer
Location: Stevenage (Initially on-site, with shared WFH flexibility post-onboarding)
Base Salary: £45,000
Estimated Total Package: £57,000+ (including 10% DV Bonus, up to 5% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Healthcare, Dental, and more)

A highly secure technology programme supporting national infrastructure is looking to expand its team with a Linux Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit support team at the heart of a mission-critical environment undergoing significant modernisation.

Ideal for someone with a strong Linux system administration background (RedHat or Solaris), this role blends live service support with the opportunity to contribute to automation, scripting, and system upgrades.

The Role:
As a Linux Engineer, you’ll be responsible for resolving technical incidents, building and configuring Linux environments, and contributing to the delivery of project-based workstreams. Working within a small team, you'll provide vital support for live systems while helping evolve the underlying infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 2nd/3rd line technical support through a ticket-based system
  • Monitor and maintain live services across RedHat, Debian, and Solaris systems
  • Automate tasks using Bash, Python, KSH, or Ansible
  • Contribute to infrastructure automation, backup solutions, and modernisation projects
  • Support VMware host deployments and configurations (e.g. affinity rules)
  • Work with backup technologies including NetApp, SAN, and Cohesity
  • Maintain clear documentation and offer guidance to junior team members
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders in a secure, high-trust environment

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience in Linux system administration (RedHat, Solaris, Debian)
  • Automation/scripting knowledge using Bash, Python, Ansible, or Linux command line tools
  • Exposure to VMware infrastructure (host deployment, rules configuration)
  • Understanding of backup systems (NetApp, SAN, Cohesity) is highly desirable
  • Comfortable in a customer-facing role with strong communication skills
  • Good knowledge of system security (device encryption, antivirus tools, digital certs)

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be born in the UK and eligible for SC clearance (with progression to DV clearance)
  • 10% DV Bonus paid monthly upon achieving clearance

Working Pattern:

  • 37 hours per week, Mon–Fri
  • Shift-based hours: 07:00–15:30 or 10:30–19:00
  • Initial full-time on-site; hybrid options may be available once established

Benefits:

  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • 10% DV clearance bonus
  • Up to 5% performance bonus
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • Career development, skill-up support, and internal promotion pathways
  • Be part of a small, collaborative team supporting vital national infrastructure

For further information, feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI

 

Reference: AMC/RKI - Linux Engineer

Postcode: SG1

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