Red Hat SME Engineer
We are seeking two highly experienced Red Hat SMEs to join a secure environment in South West England. This role requires active eDV clearance and deep hands‑on expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, open‑source technologies, automation, and CI/CD frameworks.
You will support large‑scale enterprise systems, contribute to automation and optimization initiatives, and provide expert‑level guidance across Red Hat systems and related open‑source toolsets.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments across a secure on‑site location.
* Architect, configure, and optimize Red Hat‑based infrastructure.
* Work with open‑source technologies and DevOps toolchains.
* Build, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in secure environments.
* Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve system performance and reliability.
* Collaborate with engineering, security, and automation teams.
* Produce technical documentation, best practices, and configuration standards.
* Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with security policies.
* Provide SME‑level support for new deployments, upgrades, and migrations.
Required Skills & Experience
* Active eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting) clearance – mandatory
* Strong hands‑on expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
* Experience with open‑source and automation technologies
* Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
* Deep understanding of Linux systems, scripting, and troubleshooting
* Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
* Ability to work full‑time onsite (no remote work)
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
* Experience working with large‑scale secure environments
* Knowledge of Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes or similar
* Prior experience working with government, defence, or secure sector projects
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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