Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Linux

SOLOS Consultants; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLOS Consultants Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Linux SME to join a secure UK Government environment on an initial 6-month contract. You will work hands-on with enterprise Linux platforms, focusing on stability, security, automation, and continuous improvement.

This role is hybrid with 60% onsite at Hanslope Park. You will build development environments, containerize services, and contribute to project delivery while following formal security and

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Linux admin experience in enterprise environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automation and infrastructure improvement.
• Experience with containers and development environments.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Linux platforms.
• Maintain system stability, performance and security.
• Support BAU incidents and problem resolution.
• Build and maintain Linux-based development environments.
• Containerise applications and services.
• Support modern deployment approaches alongside traditional infrastructure operations.
• Work with infrastructure teams on platform improvements and development.
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure through automation.
• Take a lead role in discussions around environment development, scalability and growth.
• Maintain clear and robust technical documentation.
• Work within formal service management and security processes.
• Share technical knowledge and expertise with the wider team.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Automation

Containers

Documentation

Security-focused environments

Education

RHCSA/RHCE/LFCS certifications

LPIC-1 or LPIC-2 certifications

Red Hat experience

Tools

VMware

Red Hat

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Linux

Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (Hybrid - minimum 60% onsite)

Contract: 6 months initially

Rate: £468.98 Daily rate - PAYE / £620.36 Daily rate - Umbrella

Start: ASAP, subject to security clearance

Clearance: SC required / candidates must be eligible to obtain SC

We're currently recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Linux SME to join a secure UK Government environment on an initial 6-month contract. This is a technically hands-on role supporting enterprise Linux platforms and wider infrastructure services, with a strong focus on platform stability, security, automation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced infrastructure specialists, supporting both BAU operations and project delivery across a secure and assured environment.

The Role

• Administration, support and troubleshooting of enterprise Linux platforms
• Maintaining system stability, performance and security
• Supporting BAU incidents and technical problem resolution
• Building and maintaining Linux-based development environments
• Containerising applications and services
• Supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional infrastructure operations
• Working with infrastructure teams on platform improvements and development
• Identifying opportunities to improve infrastructure through automation
• Taking a lead role in discussions around environment development, scalability and growth
• Maintaining clear and robust technical documentation
• Working within formal service management and security processes
• Sharing technical knowledge and expertise with the wider team

The role will also involve working within a VMware technology environment, supporting a wider team responsible for government platforms and services.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a strong Linux infrastructure professional with proven enterprise experience.

Essential

• Strong commercial experience administering and supporting Linux environments
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in a structured/service-managed environmentExperience working within security-conscious or highly controlled environmentsExperience with automation and infrastructure improvementExperience supporting Linux-based development environmentsExperience with containers/containerisationStrong communication and technical documentation skillsAbility to work effectively with wider infrastructure and technical teams

  Desirable

  • VMware experience
  • Red Hat experience
  • RHCSA, RHCE or LFCS certification
  • LPIC-1 or LPIC-2 certification

  Security Requirements

  • Be a British citizen or hold dual nationality
  • Have been resident in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years
  • Hold SC clearance, or be able to successfully obtain SC clearance

  Existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential, although candidates requiring clearance should be aware that the process can take approximately 6-8 weeks.

  Candidates must also not have worked in the same or a similar contractor role for this client within the previous 6 months.

  Working Pattern

  The primary location is Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (MK19). This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 60% of working time required onsite. Occasional travel to locations around Milton Keynes and London may also be required.

  Standard working hours are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times. There is also an on-call requirement, with candidates expected to participate in an on-call rota. A minimum of six on-call shifts is expected across a typical 28-day cycle.

  If you're an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer / Linux SME looking for a technically interesting government contract where your expertise in Linux, automation and infrastructure development can make a real impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.