2802 - Linux Engineer UK Aberdeen

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linux Engineer to join our team, with a strong focus on enterprise Red Hat Linux environments. This role is centred on operations and support, acting as a key escalation point for Linux-related issues and ensuring the stability, performance, and security of critical infrastructure platforms.

Location: Aberdeen or London preferred (hybrid working), with remote working considered for the right candidate.

Contract Type: Contract or Permanent considered.

What you’ll do:

• Provide 3rd line support for Linux-based infrastructure in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Own and manage incident, problem, and change activities, ensuring high service availability.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent resolutions to recurring issues.
• Maintain and optimise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across multiple environments.
• Act as a technical authority for Linux operations, providing governance and guidance on best practice.
• Collaborate with wider infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support business-critical services.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
• Support continuous improvement of monitoring, automation, and operational processes.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing within the team.

What to bring:

• Strong experience managing enterprise Linux environments, with a focus on Red Hat (RHEL).
• Proven background in operations / BAU support rather than pure project or build work.
• Deep understanding of core Linux systems: systemd, kernel and performance tuning, filesystems (local, NFS, CIFS), authentication (SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory integration).
• Experience with patching, package management (yum/dnf) and lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP).
• Scripting capability (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with virtualised environments (VMware or similar).
• Experience working with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Zabbix, Splunk, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Linux security practices (SELinux, SSH hardening, certificates, etc.).
• Experience working within an ITIL-based support environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, enterprise environments with competing priorities.
• Confident communicator, capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and committed to continuous learning.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to containerisation and Kubernetes in an enterprise setting.
• Experience supporting or working alongside SAP environments.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Satellite or similar management tools.
• Awareness of cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS).

What You’ll Get in Return:

For employees, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes; Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we’ll fund your study materials and exam fees — and once you pass, you’ll receive an incentive bonus.

How to Apply:

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you. Please note: All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Apply now to be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.