Senior Linux Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for a permanent role in Stevenage, supporting secure Linux environments across various projects. The role requires hands-on experience with Linux administration, scripting skills in Bash and Python, and a Red Hat certification. Successful candidates will enjoy working closely with clients and fostering teamwork, with opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment focused on automation and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Continuous development

Broader experience

Colleague support

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux administration across multiple distributions.
• Knowledge of integrated Windows / Active Directory environments.
• Familiarity with storage platforms like DDN, NetApp, and Dell EMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux support across several contracts and environments.
• Help shape processes and best practices within the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Red Hat Certified Engineer

Ansible

Clustered environments

Networking knowledge

Education

Red Hat certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

HPC tools

Parallel file systems

Job description

Sanderson are looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to join a growing team on a permanent basis supporting secure, high-performance Linux environments across multiple long‑term projects. This is a hands‑on, fully onsite role based in Stevenage, with occasional travel across Greater London and the Southeast (expensed). If you enjoy working closely with customers, solving interesting technical challenges, and being part of a collaborative, supportive team, this could be a great next step. You'll be joining a group of Linux specialists who work across several contracts, sharing expertise and shaping best practices. This is a strong opportunity to deepen your skills in HPC, clustered environments, automation, and modern Linux tooling – all while contributing to important, evolving projects.

Role Benefits

• Continuous development – a team that invests in training and learning
• Broader experience – exposure to a wide range of technologies and environments
• Colleague support – work with friendly experts, sharing knowledge and solving problems together

Who We're Looking For

• Someone confident working with customers and stakeholders in onsite environments
• A self‑motivated engineer who wants to grow their skills and take on new challenges
• A mindset geared towards automation and scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Experience in IT support, infrastructure, or networking is a bonus

Your Role

• Provide Linux support across several contracts and environments
• Share expertise within the team and help shape processes and best practices
• Handle escalations and contribute to smooth operational delivery
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Occasionally support solution design or pre‑sales activities

Required Skills & Experience (or a willingness to learn)

• Red Hat Certified Engineer or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Broad Linux administration across multiple distributions
• Linux within integrated Windows / Active Directory environments
• Automation tools such as Ansible
• Scripting in Bash, Python, and ideally one other language
• Clustered environments and orchestration tools
• Parallel file systems (such as Lustre)
• HPC tools (such as Bright)
• Networking knowledge: Mellanox InfiniBand or Ethernet
• Experience with storage platforms: DDN, NetApp, IBM, Dell EMC
• Familiarity with batch scheduling systems such as PBS Pro, Slurm, SGE/UGE, Microsoft Scheduler

It’s still worth applying even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you have solid Linux knowledge and a passion for developing your skills, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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