Lead Linux Engineer

Public Sector Resourcing, managed by AMS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK governmental body is seeking a Lead Linux Engineer for a hybrid position based in London. The role involves designing and implementing services, managing AWS environments, and leading a team of junior engineers. Candidates must hold SC Clearance or be eligible for checks. The position is temporary, in scope of IR35 regulations, and ideally suited for individuals with a strong Linux management background. This offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of public sector innovation.

Qualifications

• SC Clearance is essential for this role.
• Must be willing and eligible for security checks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new services for evolving needs.
• Act as a point of escalation for live services.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Manage and support AWS cloud environment.
• Maintain and enhance Linux and Windows servers.

Skills

Linux systems management

AWS cloud environment

Root cause analysis

Mentoring junior engineers

Service design and implementation

Job description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Lead Linux Engineer (Inside IR35 until 31/03/2026, based Hybrid in London office).

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new services to meet the evolving needs of the Cabinet Office.
• Be a crucial point of escalation for our Live Service, diving deep into root cause analysis and finding effective solutions.
• Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, creating a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Managing and supporting our AWS cloud environment, including deploying new services via code.
• Maintaining and enhancing our infrastructure servers (Linux and Windows), with primary focus on the Linux servers.
• Working with cutting edge cloud technologies, contributing to the migration of existing systems and the implementation of innovative new solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo checks. Please note that due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who hold active security clearance.

This role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.

Disability Confident

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/ military spouses or partners, who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

References

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1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office