Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Space, Defence, and Intelligence is seeking an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer in London. The role involves managing Linux server infrastructures and working with container orchestration platforms. Candidates must hold active HMG HLC Clearance, with a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions to governmental challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Linux-based server infrastructures, including Redhat, Debian, and container operating systems.
• Strong understanding of container orchestration platforms such as K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, GKE.
• Experience in network management with F5 load balancers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and manage Linux-based server infrastructures.
• Sustain and decommission IT platforms utilizing Cisco FlexPod CVD patterns.
• Manage container orchestration platforms and ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Linux management

Container orchestration

Network management

Data flow management

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Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance), London

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CGI

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Position Description:

Please do not apply unless you hold active HMG HLC Clearance and must be solely UK National.

Secure Innovation is part of CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. We are currently looking for an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer to join our team – being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential!

Your future duties and responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience in managing Linux-based infrastructures to join our team. This role is critical for sustaining and decommissioning two key IT platforms utilising Cisco FlexPod CVD patterns. The successful candidate will work on task packages allocated on a 10-week cadence from a backlog of deliverables, aligned with organisational-wide Programme Increment (PI) Planning cadences.

Linux Infrastructure Management:
•Maintain, monitor, and manage Linux-based server infrastructures, including Redhat, Debian, and container operating systems.
•Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all Linux servers and associated applications.
•Implement security measures and perform regular updates to safeguard the infrastructure
Cisco FlexPod CVD Management:
•Sustain and decommission IT platforms utilising Cisco FlexPod CVD patterns.
•Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting on Cisco FlexPod systems.
•Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
Container Management and Orchestration:
•Manage and maintain container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes (K8S), K3S, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE.
•Implement and monitor containerised solutions for optimal performance and security.Ensure the seamless integration of container environments with existing infrastructure.
Network Management:
•Manage and maintain F5 load balancers to ensure reliable and secure network traffic distribution.
•Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly. Collaborate with network teams to ensure optimal network performance and security.
Apache NiFi Management:
•Manage and maintain Apache NiFi data flow management systems.
•Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of data flows within the infrastructure.
•Implement best practices for data flow management and automation.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

•Experience managing linux based server infra, including redhat, debian and container operating systems.
•Strong understanding of container orchestration platforms (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, GKE).
•Experience with network management, particularly using F5 load balancers.
•Familiarity with Apache Nifi and data flow management.
•Strong understanding of networking, storage and virtualisation technologies.

You will hold active HMG HLC Clearance and must be solely UK National.