Linux Engineer (DV Clearance)

TieTalent; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Linux Engineer to lead the Linux components of a platform providing VDI and management solutions. The role involves designing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with security standards while collaborating with a project team. This full-time position is based in Gloucester, requiring UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux engineering and solution design.
• Familiarity with VMware and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Linux components of the platform.
• Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Linux engineering

Solution implementation

Solution design

Networking

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Job description

Are you passionate about Linux and VMware? Do you enjoy designing and implementing innovative solutions that meet end-user needs? If so, you might be the Linux engineer we are looking for. You will have the opportunity to lead the Linux components of a platform providing Linux VDI and management solutions for Linux systems. You will work onsite at Corsham as part of a project team delivering a VMware environment and platform for a client. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is essential, and ensuring compliance with security and quality standards is a key responsibility. You will also document and communicate your solutions to the project team and the client.

About CGI

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We build and operate complex, mission-critical systems that help keep our clients safe and secure. We leverage proven and emerging technologies, agile processes, and our expertise across space, defence, intelligence, aerospace, and maritime sectors, supported by our cyber capabilities. We collaborate with global tech companies, SMEs, and academia to deliver optimal solutions.

CGI was recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, supporting the Armed Forces through our Gold Award in the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us to be part of an open, friendly community of experts, with training and support to advance your career.

Role Details

Due to security requirements, you must hold or be eligible for the highest level of UK Security Clearance. The role is based in the Gloucester office, five days a week.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support the project team with Linux engineering activities.
2. Design and implement Linux components of the platform.
3. Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.
4. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders.
5. Document and communicate Linux solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Linux engineering experience.
• Solution implementation experience.
• Solution design experience.
• Experience with Ansible.
• VMware experience.
• Networking experience.

Join CGI and turn meaningful insights into action, shaping your career in a company built to grow and last. We support your health and well-being, provide opportunities to develop your skills, and encourage you to take your career wherever you want it to go. Be part of one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world.