Senior Linux Automation & Identity Engineer

Next Ventures; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Senior Linux, Automation & Identity Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role is crucial for designing and implementing the foundations of automation and identity security for Linux systems and involves working closely with architectural teams. Candidates should have strong experience in Linux administration, automation using Ansible or Python, and integrating with Active Directory. This position focuses on enhancing identity federation and lifecycle management for security credentials.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration skills (preferably RHEL‑based).
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Practical experience with OpenTofu / Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Own Linux automation, configuration management, and infrastructure delivery.
• Harden Linux and infrastructure platforms for security compliance.
• Deploy and configure SSO and identity federation with Active Directory.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible

Bash

Python

OpenTofu / Terraform

Active Directory

Secrets management

Virtualisation platforms

Job description

A technology company is looking for a Senior Linux, Automation & Identity Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role is crucial for designing and implementing the foundations of automation and identity security for Linux systems and involves working closely with architectural teams. Candidates should have strong experience in Linux administration, automation using Ansible or Python, and integrating with Active Directory. This position focuses on enhancing identity federation and lifecycle management for security credentials.