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Lead Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom
East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom57,500-75,400 GBP/yearlyOnsite
Remuneration
57,500-75,400 GBP/yearly
Location
East Kilbride, SCT, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Lead Linux Infrastructure Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining operational SLAs for Linux infrastructure incidents while leading a team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include managing database systems, monitoring RosaLinux Infrastructure, and implementing strategic roadmaps using technologies such as RHEL, DNS, and automation tools like Ansible to support government operations.
Benefits
Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of 28.97%Access to learning and development opportunitiesFlexible working patterns25 days annual leave (rising to 30)
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar Lead Engineer or Tech team lead role in Linux Engineering
- Advanced experience with Bash and Python
- Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based
- Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms
Responsibilities
- Maintaining operational SLA’s for Linux infrastructure incidents
- Monitoring, alerting and maintenance of the RosaLinux Infrastructure
- Leading the Linux team in support of BAU and Project implementation activities
- Implementing strategic and technical roadmaps for the aligned Linux Infrastructure
- Ensuring all new components meet or exceed internal and regulatory requirements
- Developing documentation, processes, and policies for governance and reporting
Skills
AnsibleAWSAzureBashCephConfluenceGCPJiraLinuxMariaDBMongoDBPostgreSQLPythonRHELVMware
Degrees
Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyInformation SecuritySystems Engineering
Relocation
No