At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Linux identity and access management, enhancing security and automation across cloud platforms.
- Company: Registers of Scotland, a pioneering organisation in land and property registration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and strong professional development focus.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to modernising public services in Scotland.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security while working with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in Linux engineering, identity management, and strong scripting skills.
The predicted salary is between 68621 - 68621 £ per year.
- Senior Linux IAM Engineer
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment £58,281- £68,621 per annum + 28.97% employer contributory pension and 38 days annual holiday
- Introduction to the Role
Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (Ro S) on the search for an experienced Linux IAM/PAM Engineer to lead on identity, authentication, and privileged access across their Linux estate, driving least-privilege access, improving automation, and strengthening security as they scale our cloud platforms.
This is a high-impact role where you\'ll act as a trusted expert, working across security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to influence key decisions and protect critical services.
Ideal for someone with deep Linux identity expertise who thrives on solving complex security challenges and driving real change.
About the Organisation
Registers of Scotland (Ro S) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy.
They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern.
You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - youtube(.)com/watch?v=ku6ol OJk Sp U
Registers of Scotland (Ro S) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation.
Ro S is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration.
Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all their registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland.
You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with Ro S through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques.
What the Role Entails
As a senior Unix / Linux identity subject-matter expert, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux identity, authentication, and privileged access controls across Red Hat and Ubuntu platforms.
You will play a key role in strengthening least-privilege access, integrating security tooling, and increasing automation maturity across the estate.
You will work closely with security and identity engineering, security operations, infrastructure, and cloud teams, and act as a trusted technical authority for Linux identity and privileged access topics.
The role requires strong collaboration and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly during incidents and change initiatives.
- Design, deploy, and manage Linux identity and authentication services across RHEL and Ubuntu estates, including Red Hat Identity Management (Id M).
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls for Unix/Linux systems, including policy enforcement, just-in-time access, and least-privilege models.
- Deploy and integrate security controls to support vulnerability and threat management tooling within the Linux estate.
- Develop and maintain a standardised role-based access control (RBAC) approach for Linux systems.
- Support the design and delivery of secure, automated builds for RHEL 8 & 9.
- Develop and maintain automation using Python and shell scripting to support identity, access, and security operations.
- Create and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and technical standards.
- Act as a senior technical escalation point for Linux identity and access-related incidents and complex issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux identity services with enterprise identity platforms, cloud services, and security tooling.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of disaster recovery readiness, supporting recovery time objectives of 2 hours and recovery point objectives of zero.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and colleagues across the wider cyber and infrastructure teams.
- What I\'m Looking For
- Significant commercial experience in a senior Linux / Unix engineering or identity-focused role.
- Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 6/7/8/9 system administration.
- Experience implementing and managing Red Hat Identity Management (Id M).
- Strong automation and scripting capability using Python and shell scripting.
- Proven experience applying principles of least privilege, just-in-time access, and privileged access controls.
- Experience integrating Linux systems with enterprise identity, PAM, and security platforms.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and authentication flows.
- Strong documentation skills and experience producing maintainable, supportable designs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution
- Generous 38 days annual leave plus parental and special leave policies
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Inclusive and supportive working culture
- Further information
For further information relating to Ro S, including: Additional details on pay & benefits; The Civil Service Code; Complaints process; Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, please view our additional information page online. www(.)ros. gov(.)uk/about/publications/governance-and-corporate/2026/recruitment-information
Nationality and immigration status
In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the
Civil
Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth.
EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment.
Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here.
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