Senior Linux Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technologies in a collaborative environment, focusing on deploying and maintaining Linux systems while ensuring optimal performance and security. Candidates should have a strong technical background and a passion for delivering robust solutions.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health insurance

High street discounts

Structured career development path

Free parking

Easy public transport access

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Linux Engineer.
• Strong scripting skills in BASH or similar.
• Experience with AWS and familiarity with Azure or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.

Skills

BASH

AWS

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

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Eligibility: Must have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 4 years (due to security clearance requirements)

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join a dynamic and growing IT team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to work with the latest technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. The role is office-based, located just a short walk from Rickmansworth train station, with free parking provided.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in infrastructure who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about delivering robust system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems across various distributions
• Collaborate with the lead system administrator and software team on new solution designs
• Support server-related tasks company-wide
• Automate infrastructure and deployment tasks using tools such as Ansible or GitLab runners
• Work with cloud technologies, primarily AWS, with some exposure to Azure or Google Cloud
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Linux Engineer (6+ years preferred)
• Strong scripting skills in BASH or similar
• Experience with AWS (developer certification or equivalent experience ideal)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud
• Basic networking experience (even if limited to cloud-based networks)
• Excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, and strong problem-solving skills

Education & Clearance Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (i.e., lived and worked in the UK for the past 4 years)
• Competitive salary up to £75,000
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and private health insurance
• High street discounts and excellent perks
• Structured career development path with training opportunities
• Free parking and easy public transport access

If you're a Linux expert ready to take on your next challenge in a secure, high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you!