We are seeking an on-siteSenior Linux Engineer, providing Linux support for one of our key public sector clients. This is a high-impact role within afast-paced and dynamic environment, focused on the support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance Location: Edinburgh or Newcastle Campus The successful candidate will join a highly skilled team of support engineers providing technical infrastructure support. The role will require a flexible working ethic and a pragmatic approach to IT support.Successful candidates will have a second/third line support background and great customer service and communication skills. They will have a keen interest in innovation alongside a willingness to implement new ways of working and automation. Education and Experience required: Proven track record of working in a support role in UNIX/Linux Solid technical background supporting large-scale Unix /Linux Server environments. Ability to mentor technical staff and partners to troubleshoot complex server environments and situations. Experience in a highly visible role providing support and troubleshooting services on multiple projects at the same time. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical business partners. Linux and Solaris System Administration Comprehensive and demonstratable UNIX/Linux troubleshooting ability. Red Hat Linux ( versions 5.x-8.x) System Administration Solaris (versions 10.x-11.x) System Administration Working knowledge of SRDF & STAR storage replication Clustering (Veritas VCS, RedHat Resilient Storage GFS2) Storage and Filesystems (VXFS, ZFS, EXT3, EXT4, XFS, UFS, SVM) Volume Managers (VXVM, LVM) Cyberark and SCCM compliant support for CIs. UNIX/Linux auditing and logging systems Networking LDAP configuration Server/Client UNIX/Linux Software Patching Education and Experience required: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. professional-level certification(s) in work field. Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience. Desirable skills andknowledge Virtualization (VMware, Solaris Zones and Containers) EMC SAN Storage Scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, Ansible YAML) Configuration management tools (Ansible or CFEngine) Familiarity with AIX (version 7) What We Will Do For You Competitive compensation Pension scheme DXC Select Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance,, gym membership and more) Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more) DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc) Still reading? Wed love to hear from you apply today.