Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 Months

Senior Linux Engineer - Central Govt - Secure Environment - 6-12 months - SC Clearance Required A major central-government client is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to support and enhance a secure, multi-environment Linux estate. This role requires advanced hands-on Linux engineering capability, strong automation skills, deep troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across high-assurance environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, DevOps and project teams to maintain platform stability, drive automation, uplift engineering capability, reduce technical risk, and ensure stakeholder confidence. Please note: due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is essential. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates without it. Key Responsibilities Linux Engineering andamp; Technical Ownership Maintain and support Linux infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud-integrated platforms. Troubleshoot and deliver services across DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, Satellite, CEPH and database technologies. Monitor, alert and maintain ROSA Linux infrastructure across all environments. Operational Delivery andamp; Change Management Support BAU and project implementation activities with full documentation and handover artefacts. Own and implement changes across the Linux estate within agreed governance processes. Ensure all deployments meet internal and regulatory security standards. Automation, DevOps ..... full job details .....