Linux Engineer

Salary: £78,000 - 91,000 per year

Requirements

• We are seeking experienced Linux Engineers with a background in server builds, scripting, upgrades and migrations, patching, VMware, and security.
• We require candidates who can provide support, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Linux and Unix systems.
• We require candidates who can ensure the stability, performance, security, and availability of Linux and Unix based systems supporting business-critical applications and services.
• Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with RHEL 6 to 9, OEL 6 to 7, and SEL 11 is required.
• Familiarity with operating system patching, upgrades, security remediation, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning is expected.

Responsibilities

• We administer, support, and maintain Linux environments.
• We perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• We manage operating system patching, upgrades, and security remediation activities.
• We manage user accounts, permissions, and system access controls in accordance with security policies.
• We investigate and resolve incidents, problems, and service requests within agreed service levels.
• We produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support guides.
• We participate in change management processes, including implementation planning and execution.
• We support disaster recovery and business continuity testing activities.
• We collaborate with wider infrastructure and application teams to deliver operational and project-based work.
• We ensure systems remain compliant with organisational security and governance requirements.

Technologies

• Support
• Linux
• RHEL
• Security
• Unix
• VMware
• DXP

More

We are seeking a number of Linux and Unix Engineers for a Government project. The role is an 18-month contract paying £300 to £350 a day inside IR35, with hybrid working in Telford. The role is based in Telford initially and offers remote working after an initial settling-in period. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

last updated 36 week of 2026