Linux Platform Engineer — Hybrid, HPC & Automation

Sopra Steria Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to join their dynamic Defence team in the UK. The role involves overseeing and enhancing Linux capabilities while developing open-source tools and providing technical support. Candidates should have extensive experience in Linux platform engineering, proficiency with Enterprise Linux, and a familiarity with automation tools like Ansible. A hybrid work model allows for flexibility with three days onsite and two days remote, offering an engaging environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale Linux platform engineering and automation.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Linux OS to RHCE level.
• Experience in building and securing Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance Linux platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain open-source and commercial tooling.
• Provide expert 3rd line technical support.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Linux.

Skills

Large-scale Linux platform engineering

Automation with Ansible

DevOps tools (Terraform, Git)

Kubernetes environments

Education

RHCE level certification

Tools

Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Oracle)

VMware

OpenStack

Git

Job description

A leading IT service provider is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to join their dynamic Defence team in the UK. The role involves overseeing and enhancing Linux capabilities while developing open-source tools and providing technical support. Candidates should have extensive experience in Linux platform engineering, proficiency with Enterprise Linux, and a familiarity with automation tools like Ansible. A hybrid work model allows for flexibility with three days onsite and two days remote, offering an engaging environment focused on professional growth.