Addition
Senior Linux Engineer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Linux
Join a highly secure, business-critical technology environment where reliable infrastructure really matters. You’ll take a senior role supporting and improving enterprise Linux platforms, combining hands-on troubleshooting with automation, containerisation, and platform development.
Role Overview
- Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid Working - 3-days Onsite
- Duration: 6-month initial contract, likely extension | Inside IR35 | 37.5+ hours per week | Paid on-call rota
- Industry: Government / Secure Technology & Infrastructure
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting and administering enterprise Linux platforms across secure, business-critical environments.
- Investigating complex infrastructure incidents, performance problems, and platform issues through to resolution.
- Building and maintaining stable, scalable, and secure Linux environments for applications and development teams.
- Using automation to streamline infrastructure delivery, reduce manual processes, and improve operational efficiency.
- Containerising applications and supporting modern deployment practices across the estate.
- Delivering platform upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and technical project work alongside BAU responsibilities.
- Supporting associated VMware environments and technologies.
- Working within established service management, operational, and security processes.
- Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining accurate operational records.
- Leading technical conversations around platform development, improvements, and infrastructure strategy.
- Sharing knowledge across the wider team and helping develop internal technical capability.
- Participating in a paid on-call rota, including overnight weekday and 24-hour weekend or bank holiday cover when scheduled.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Main Skills Needed
- Strong commercial experience administering enterprise Linux environments.
- Advanced Linux troubleshooting skills, including resolving complex infrastructure and performance issues.
- Experience supporting secure, highly available, or business-critical technology environments.
- Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure automation and improving operational processes through automation.
- Experience building and maintaining Linux-based development environments, applications, and services.
- Practical understanding of containers, application deployment, and modern infrastructure practices.
- Working knowledge of VMware technologies.
- Experience operating within structured service management and security frameworks.
- Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and technical leadership skills.
- Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, or LPIC-1/LPIC-2 would be advantageous.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What’s in It for You
- Work on complex Linux infrastructure where security, resilience, and performance are genuinely business-critical.
- A long-term contract opportunity, with an initial six-month engagement and potential to extend.
- Hybrid working with a clear onsite structure at Hanslope Park.
- Exposure to enterprise Linux, automation, containers, VMware, and modern deployment approaches.
- A senior position where you can influence platform improvements and technical direction.
- Separately paid on-call participation, with rotas typically provided in advance.
- Opportunities to broaden your experience across secure infrastructure projects and enterprise-scale environments.
- Occasional exposure to other technology environments across London and the Milton Keynes area.
We’re not box-tickers — if you’re close, reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
By applying, you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London