Salary: £125,000 - 133,125 per year Requirements: Solid Linux skills including Linux based development activities such as building and maintaining development environments Strong Linux administration skills and experience within formal service management and security frameworks Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or eligibility Ability to support and deliver Linux based development activities, including containerizing applications and services Capability to lead conversations about environment development and growth using automation techniques Able to collaborate with infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents and maintain operational documentation Desirable: RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 certifications Responsibilities: Deliver Linux support for enterprise Linux platforms within a secure infrastructure Focus on system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across various Linux-based services Build and maintain development environments and support modern deployment approaches Lead discussions on environment development and growth utilizing automation techniques Collaborate with infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents and implement platform improvements Maintain robust operational documentation Technologies: Support Linux Security More: We are seeking a DV or SC Cleared Linux Engineer to support our central government client, focusing on high-tier systems within the Linux environment across BA and projects. This full-time role is based in Milton Keynes, offering a pay rate of £500-£535 per day inside IR35, with an initial 6-month contract and a scope for extension. We value a commitment to security and operational excellence and are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. last updated 11 week of 2026