Senior Linux Engineer
Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial 12-month assignment, with the option to extend.
Location: London or Glasgow - Hybrid working
The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience:
- Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in secure public sector environments.
- Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across various Linux-based services.
Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. - Demonstrated experience with Agile and DevOps working practices.
- Familiarity with virtualised networking principles and platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
- A solid understanding of common services, applications, and protocols, including HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, and SSL.
- Experience with the open-source automation tool Ansible.
- Experience working in a cloud infrastructure environment, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in managing Ceph storage or Linux storage environments.
- Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator).
To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
Reference: 3143679915
Senior Linux Engineer
Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by Summer-Browning Associates
Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial 12-month assignment, with the option to extend.
Location: London or Glasgow - Hybrid working
The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience:
- Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in secure public sector environments.
- Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across various Linux-based services.
Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. - Demonstrated experience with Agile and DevOps working practices.
- Familiarity with virtualised networking principles and platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
- A solid understanding of common services, applications, and protocols, including HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, and SSL.
- Experience with the open-source automation tool Ansible.
- Experience working in a cloud infrastructure environment, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in managing Ceph storage or Linux storage environments.
- Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator).
To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
Reference: 3143679915
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