3rd Line Linux Engineer

Job title: Senior Linux Engineer

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £60k

Candidate must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role

I am looking for a Senior Linux Engineer for a client of mine who are a leading IT systems integrator operating within the UK defence sector. You will be part of a critical defence project delivering superior Linux Support alongside a group of skilled experts, each contributing across multiple contracts to ensure robust Linux solutions.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will leverage your background with Linux-based clusters to support a high-performance computing platform aligned with rigorous security standards.

• Strong stakeholder management and customer skills, willing to work onsite.
• Ambitious and committed to personal growth.
• Automation-focused, eager to enhance scripting (BASH, Python, Ansible).

Required Skills & Experience

• Red Hat Certified Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong intra and inter team communication skills
• Strong experience with Linux administration and support across several different distributions
• Experience with Linux in an integrated Windows / Active directory environment
• Experience with Linux automation systems such as Ansible
• Experience with Linux scripting across several different languages - preferably Bash, Python and at least one other

Role Benefits

• Career Development: Be part of a team that values continuous learning.
• Skill Growth: Work with diverse technologies across various contracts.
• Collaboration: Join a skilled, supportive team, mentoring colleagues and solving complex challenges.