Senior Linux & DevOps SME - Onsite Reading (MOD DV)

CBSbutler; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,782,000 - 31,181,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Linux Subject Matter Expert to join a high-profile technical environment onsite in Reading. You will provide senior-level Linux, DevOps and automation expertise, influencing platform design and operational excellence.

The role demands a hands-on leader who can solve complex infrastructure challenges, act as a technical authority, and collaborate across engineering, development and operations teams. Active MOD DV clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on DevOps and platform engineering background.
• Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Scripting experience in Bash and/or Python.
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling knowledge.
• Git and source control proficiency.
• IaC experience with Terraform/Ansible.
• Container tech and orchestration familiarity.
• Solid networking and systems integration understanding.
• Experience in secure, controlled environments.
• Ability to act as a senior SME, independent contributor.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Current, active MOD DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership.
• Design and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms.
• Develop and improve DevOps tooling and processes.
• Automate infrastructure, configuration and operations.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux and platform issues.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Support IaC and configuration management practices.
• Contribute to platform resilience, security and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams.
• Create technical documentation and best-practice guidance.
• Mentor engineers and investigate new technologies.

Skills

Linux in enterprise

DevOps / Platform Engineering

Linux administration

Scripting – Bash/Python

CI/CD pipelines

Git / source control

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Containers orchestration

Networking concepts

Secure environments

Senior technical SME

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MOD DV clearance

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

CBSbutler is seeking a Linux Subject Matter Expert to join a high-profile technical environment onsite in Reading. You will provide senior-level Linux, DevOps and automation expertise, influencing platform design and operational excellence.

The role demands a hands-on leader who can solve complex infrastructure challenges, act as a technical authority, and collaborate across engineering, development and operations teams. Active MOD DV clearance is essential.