Senior Linux & DevOps SME - Onsite Contract

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 145,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Linux/DevOps SME to join a high‑profile, onsite environment in Basingstoke. You will lead Linux‑based infrastructure, automate operations and drive CI/CD improvements, working closely with security and engineering teams.

This 12‑month rolling contract is fully onsite, outside IR35, with a day rate of £550–£650. The role demands hands‑on expertise to diagnose complex problems and guide pragmatic engineering decisions in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise Linux experience.
• Hands-on DevOps / Platform Engineering expertise.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Scripting/automation in Bash and/or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
• Strong Git/source control understanding.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and/or Ansible.
• Container technology and orchestration familiarity.
• Networking, systems integration and infra concepts.
• Experience in secure, highly controlled environments.
• Independent senior SME capability.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Current, active MOD DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux/DevOps leadership across the environment.
• Design, implement and maintain Linux-based infrastructure and platforms.
• Support development and improvement of DevOps processes and tooling.
• Automate infrastructure, configuration and operations where possible.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Support infrastructure-as-code and config management practices.
• Contribute to platform resilience, security and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams.
• Provide technical documentation, standards and best practices.
• Mentor and support other engineers.
• Investigate emerging technologies and recommend platform improvements.
• Participate in technical design and implementation activities.

Skills

Linux expertise

DevOps / Platform Engineering

Scripting/automation (Bash or Python)

CI/CD pipelines experience

Git / source control

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ank/

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Terraform

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud

Security

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Linux/DevOps SME to join a high‑profile, onsite environment in Basingstoke. You will lead Linux‑based infrastructure, automate operations and drive CI/CD improvements, working closely with security and engineering teams.

This 12‑month rolling contract is fully onsite, outside IR35, with a day rate of £550–£650. The role demands hands‑on expertise to diagnose complex problems and guide pragmatic engineering decisions in a demanding environment.