3Rd Line Linux Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT systems integrator in the UK is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for a critical defence project in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration skills, automation expertise, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. This role offers career development and the chance to work within a supportive team dedicated to solving complex challenges.

Benefits

Career Development

Skill Growth

Collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux administration across multiple distributions.
• Experience with Linux in an integrated Windows / Active directory environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-performance computing platform aligned with security standards.
• Work with a group of skilled experts on critical defence projects.
• Enhance automation-focused scripting capabilities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Linux administration

Scripting (BASH, Python, Ansible)

Education

Red Hat Certified Engineer

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Job title: Senior Linux Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £60k

Candidate must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role

I am looking for a Senior Linux Engineer for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems integrator operating within the UK defence sector. You will be part of a critical defence project delivering superior Linux Support alongside a group of skilled experts, each contributing across multiple contracts to ensure robust Linux solutions.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will leverage your background with Linux-based clusters to support a high-performance computing platform aligned with rigorous security standards.

• Strong stakeholder management and customer skills, willing to work onsite.
• Ambitious and committed to personal growth.
• Automation-focused, eager to enhance scripting (BASH, Python, Ansible).

Required Skills & Experience

• Red Hat Certified Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong intra and inter team communication skills
• Strong experience with Linux administration and support across several different distributions
• Experience with Linux in an integrated Windows / Active directory environment
• Experience with Linux automation systems such as Ansible
• Experience with Linux scripting across several different languages - preferably Bash, Python and at least one otherRole Benefits

Role Benefits

• Career Development: Be part of a team that values continuous learning.
• Skill Growth: Work with diverse technologies across various contracts.
• Collaboration: Join a skilled, supportive team, mentoring colleagues and solving complex challenges