Hybrid Linux Systems Engineer - UK SC Clearance

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking a professional Linux Systems Administrator to join our Digital Engineering team. You will design, deploy and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments and automate with Ansible to support varied engineering projects.

The role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week and a strong development path, with security clearance to UK SC level required. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in Linux systems administration (RHEL).
• Experience automating infrastructure with orchestration tools like Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl, or PowerShell).
• Ability to independently develop and deploy scalable Linux-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain Linux-based infrastructure underpinning development environments.
• Provide strategic technical guidance during project initiation and planning.
• Manage end-to-end configuration and deployment of workstations and servers.
• Collaborate with IT teams to address technical challenges and leverage Linux technologies.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements through research and development.

Skills

Linux administration

Orchestration & automation

Scripting proficiency

Solution development

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking a professional Linux Systems Administrator to join our Digital Engineering team. You will design, deploy and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments and automate with Ansible to support varied engineering projects.

The role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week and a strong development path, with security clearance to UK SC level required. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable infrastructure.