Senior LINUX Engineer

Summer Browning; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government contractor is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for a six-month assignment in Milton Keynes with the option to extend. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux engineering and active security clearance. The ideal applicant will demonstrate experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in secure environments, with expertise in system stability, performance, and security troubleshooting. Desirable certifications include RHCSA, Red Hat Certified Engineer, and LFCS.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance is required.
• Experience in public sector secure environments is essential.
• Must have a strong background in Linux engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise Linux platforms in secure environments.
• Ensure system stability, performance, and security.
• Deliver Linux-based development activities and maintain environments.

Skills

Linux engineering

System stability

Performance and security troubleshooting

Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms

Containerisation of applications

Education

RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Red Hat Certified Engineer

LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator

Job description

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer | Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - LINUX

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend.

Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working

The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience:

• Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments.
• Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services.
• Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services.
• Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.