Linux Engineer - Porton Down - On-site - Full TimeDay rate: £450 - £500 p/d Outside IR35 Contract: 6 months (possible extension) Location: Porton Down, Salisbury (On-site, 5 days a week) Clearance: DV Clearance Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our client's team on a 6-month contract in Salisbury. This role is fully on-site and will lead the setup of a standalone, air-gapped network within a lab environment. The role will involve: Leading on the design and strategy for the target network. Configuring and deploying ~20 servers and workstations. Integrating legacy hardware model servers from an old DSI network into the existing Linux standalone network. Working with and adapting the lab's standalone infrastructure to create a new combined network. Producing clear documentation and records to ensure smooth ongoing maintenance. Designing, proposing, and implementing improvements in: - Linux software updates and workstation configuration. - User account/domain configuration. - Shared filesystems. - Browser-based software management tools. Essential: Strong hands-on experience with Linux, networking, and domain management. Proven ability to configure, integrate, and deploy servers/workstations. Experience within secure/defence or lab-based environments (desirable). Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.Non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of th...