Linux Engineer (National Security)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Linux Engineer for a fully onsite contract role in Cheltenham. The candidate will work on mission-critical National Security infrastructure, with strong RHEL expertise and OpenShift/Kubernetes potential.

The role involves hands-on engineering in a highly secure environment, with an active eDV clearance being essential. On-site, market-rate contract opportunity for those ready to engage in demanding workloads.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Linux/RHEL.
• Hands-on experience managing and supporting Linux infrastructure.
• OpenShift/Kubernetes experience highly desirable.
• Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments.
• Active eDV clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on engineering in a mission-critical National Security environment.
• Manage and support Linux infrastructure in a highly secure setup.

Skills

Linux/RHEL

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Troubleshooting

Secure environment

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Linux Engineer - National SecurityLocation: Cheltenham
Working: 100% onsite
Contract: Contract opportunity
Rate: Market rate
Clearance: Active eDV required

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join a specialist technology team delivering mission-critical capability within the National Security space.

This is a hands‑on engineering role working with complex infrastructure in a highly secure environment. Red Hat/RHEL experience is highly desirable, with OpenShift experience particularly advantageous.

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with Linux/RHEL
• Hands‑on experience managing and supporting Linux infrastructure
• OpenShift/Kubernetes experience highly desirable
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments
• Active eDV clearance is essential

The Details

Cheltenham - fully onsite
Active eDV required
Market‑leading contract rates
Linux/RHEL/OpenShift environment
Mission‑critical National Security programme

If you're an eDV‑cleared Linux Engineer with strong RHEL experience and you're open to a new contract, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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