Linux Engineer

Norton Blake LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in secure systems is looking for an experienced Linux Engineer with DV or SC clearance to support and enhance Linux-based platforms in regulated environments. This hands-on role requires expert knowledge of Linux internals and strong troubleshooting skills, with a competitive salary of £80,000 to £90,000. Based in London with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Active DV or SC clearance (or eligibility).
• Expert knowledge of Linux internals, system administration & troubleshooting.
• Experience working in secure or restricted operational environments.
• Familiarity with virtualisation (VMware/KVM) and automation tools.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and optimise Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Troubleshoot complex systems issues across servers, networks and storage.
• Strengthen platform security and compliance across all environments.
• Build automation using shell scripting, Ansible, Python or similar.
• Support container, virtualisation and monitoring technologies.

Skills

Linux internals

System administration

Troubleshooting

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Ansible

Python

VMware

KVM

Job description

Linux Engineer – DV / SC Cleared Location: London Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £80,000 – £90,000

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Linux Engineer with DV or SC clearance to support, maintain and enhance secure Linux-based platforms used in highly regulated environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role with a focus on performance, stability and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and optimise Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Troubleshoot complex systems issues across servers, networks and storage.
• Strengthen platform security and compliance across all environments.
• Build automation using shell scripting, Ansible, Python or similar.
• Support container, virtualisation and monitoring technologies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active DV or SC clearance (or eligibility).
• Expert knowledge of Linux internals, system administration & troubleshooting.
• Experience working in secure or restricted operational environments.
• Familiarity with virtualisation (VMware/KVM) and automation tools.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls).

Why Apply

• Work on unique, mission‑critical platforms.
• Competitive salary (£80–£90k) plus benefits.
• London‑based with opportunities for long‑term progression.