Linux Engineer
£45000 GBP
Bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Role: Linux Engineer (Service Support)
Work Type & Location: On-site in Stevenage (WFH flexibility after onboarding, team-dependent)
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Anson McCade is a leading recruitment and transformation consultancy, partnering with a globally renowned organisation delivering secure technology services across national security and defence. We are currently supporting them in the search for a Linux Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team supporting live services within a high-security environment.
This is a customer-facing, hands-on technical role, best suited to someone with strong Linux systems knowledge, automation experience, and the desire to continuously upskill in emerging technologies and DevOps tools. You will work alongside a team of collaborative engineers focused on both day-to-day support and modernisation of the estate.
As a Linux Engineer, you will: Manage and resolve support tickets, incidents and service requests to maintain system SLAs/KPIs
Configure, build and support Linux servers (RHEL, Debian, Solaris) across production and dev/test environments
Deliver improvements through automation using Python, Bash, Ansible or similar
Support and troubleshoot infrastructure issues related to VMware, storage, and backups
Create and maintain detailed documentation and operational guides
Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders and end clients to ensure satisfaction and clear communication
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment
Contribute to wider project work focused on modernising and securing critical infrastructure
A successful Linux Engineer will have: Strong experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL 5-9, Debian 10-11, and/or Solaris 10/11)
Scripting or automation skills in Python, Bash, KSH, or Ansible
Understanding of VMWare for virtualised infrastructure (e.g. host deployment, affinity rules)
Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g. NetApp, Cohesity, SAN/NAS environments)
Exposure to infrastructure security principles (encryption, certificates, AV tools)
Ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues effectively
An analytical mindset and a proactive attitude toward system improvement and documentation
Key Requirements: Must hold current SC clearance and be eligible for DV
Must be comfortable with full on-site work initially (WFH flexibility considered once embedded)
Comfortable working 37 hours/week across split shifts (07:00-15:30 or 10:30-19:00, Mon-Fri)
Linux Engineer Key Benefits: £45,000 base salary
10% DV clearance bonus
Up to 5% further bonus
10% pension contribution
Private healthcare & dental cover
Career progression, technical certifications, and upskilling opportunities
1-stage remote interview process
Not sure if you tick every box for this Linux Engineer role? That's okay - we'd still love to hear from you if you have relevant experience or strong transferable skills. Submit your CV or reach out directly to learn more:
Reference: AMC-AQU- LEF
Postcode: SG1
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