Senior Engineer Infrastructure Operations Linux

Senior Engineer Infrastructure Operations Linux

PAYE Rate: £469.98 per day

Umbrella Rate: £602.83 per day

Contract Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initially (with potential extensions)

Hybrid - Milton Keynes (approx. 60% onsite)

We're supporting a high-profile government aligned organisation delivering secure, mission critical infrastructure services. They are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Linux SME) to join their specialist infrastructure team. This is a hands on role operating within a secure, enterprise scale environment where stability, performance and security are paramount.

The Role

• Provide expert level support across enterprise Linux platforms
• Maintain and enhance secure, assured infrastructure environments
• Support both BAU operations and project based deliverables
• Lead conversations around infrastructure automation and environment growth
• Build and maintain development environments
• Containerise applications and services
• Support modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations
• Work closely with cross functional infrastructure specialists
• Produce and maintain high quality operational documentation
• Contribute to knowledge transfer across the team

Required Experience

• Strong Linux system administration (enterprise level)
• Experience supporting secure production platforms
• Containerisation experience (e.g. Docker or similar)
• Building and maintaining development environments
• Automation and infrastructure improvement initiatives
• Working within formal IT service management frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills

Desirable Certifications

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
• LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator)
• LPIC-1 or LPIC-2

Security & Eligibility

• You must be a British national (single or dual nationality)
• You must have resided in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years
• You must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Clearance)

Clearance does not need to be held currently, but you must be able to pass vetting (6-8 week process).

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role - minimum 60% onsite at Hanslope Park (Milton Keynes)
• Occasional travel within London/Milton Keynes area
• Standard professional working week (37.5+ hours)
• On call rota participation required
  • Minimum 6 shifts per 28 day cycle
  • Flat fee paid per shift

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.