At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise secure Linux environments across various platforms while driving automation.
- Company: Join a respected consultancy focused on efficiency and innovation in complex environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, medical insurance, and training budgets for your growth.
- Other info: On-site role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising infrastructure performance in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in Linux administration and proficiency in scripting languages required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support a leading specialist consultancy. You will manage, maintain, and scale secure, resilient Linux environments across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will drive automation and performance tuning to support business-critical services. This permanent, on-site role requires a green badge (eDV) Security Clearance to work high side.
About the Client: Our client is a highly respected specialist consultancy dedicated to driving efficiency, strategic alignment, and innovation within complex environments. Dedicated to high availability and operational excellence, they provide a structured and collaborative environment where professionals can truly optimise infrastructure performance. Due to sustained growth and new project demands, they are currently expanding their technical delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support secure, resilient Linux-based infrastructure environments (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Manage, maintain, and optimise Linux servers across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform.
- Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure high availability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and OS-level issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Manage system patching, security updates, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
- Implement security best practices, including system hardening, access control, and vulnerability management.
- Support deployment processes, migrations, and new software releases whilst maintaining meticulous documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide 2nd and 3rd line support for infrastructure-related incidents.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in Linux system administration covering platforms like RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automation tasks.
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk).
- Familiarity with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills under pressure.
Strict Requirements: Candidates must hold an active eDV clearance (Green Badge) and be fully prepared to work high side. The role also requires being on-site 4 to 5 days per week.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of identity management systems (LDAP, DNS) and security frameworks.
- Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments.
- Professional certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux.
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
What can they offer in return? In addition to a competitive salary the business also offers the following benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
- Pension: 4% employer contribution
- Life Assurance: 3x basic salary
- Medical Insurance: Cashback plan for dental, optical, and therapy costs
- Learning & Development: Training budgets, Udemy access, and qualification funding
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Pension exchange, electric cars, cycle-to-work, and holiday buying/selling
Linux Infrastructure Engineer eDV Cleared in Cheltenham employer: Bulb Resourcing
Our client is an esteemed specialist consultancy that prioritises operational excellence and innovation, providing a collaborative work culture where professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, they offer extensive learning opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment for optimising infrastructure performance. Located in a secure setting, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to contribute to high-stakes projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.
