Average Linux Engineer salary in the UK

Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix, VMware, Linux)£550pd - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)6 Month Initial ContractMilton KeynesHybrid - 3 days onsiteDV / SC Clearance ideallyAre you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on expertise across VMware, Citrix, and Linux platforms? Do you have experience supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments?My central government client is seeking a skilled engineer to support and enhance a range of critical infrastructure platforms across multiple government tiers. This role will involve a blend of BAU support and project delivery, working as part of a wider team responsible for maintaining highly secure, high-availability systems.You will play a key role in ensuring performance, stability, and security across a diverse technology estate, while contributing to ongoing improvements and platform evolution. This position requires a proactive, technically strong engineer with broad infrastructure knowledge and excellent troubleshooting capability.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:* Strong hands-on experience with VMware (configuration, patching, lifecycle management, NSX awareness) * Solid Linux experience (Debian-based systems, scripting, upgrades, migrations, support) * Experience supporting Citrix environments (updates, maintenance, migrations) * Windows infrastructure knowledge (PKI, Identity & Access Management, RBAC) * Exposure to Public and Private Cloud (Azure and/or AWS) * Support of BAU operations and project-based deliverables * Experience working with third-party suppliers and vendors * Strong documentation skills and commitment to knowledge sharing * Broad understanding of infrastructure across hardware and software layersKey Skills & Experience:* VMware - 5+ years * Linux (Debian) - 5+ years * Citrix - 3+ years * Windows Management - 3+ years * Cloud (Azure/AWS) - 3+ yearsQualifications:* Relevant certifications (VMware, Citrix, Linux or Cloud) desirableRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Linux System Administrator/ Infrastructure Engineer - Azure, Linux administration, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, Debian, Ansible, Docker, Puppet,Networking, Storage, VirtualisationDescription for the Senior Linux System Administrator role:- This is a fantastic opportunity with a technology division of a global company. The role will involve working in a Infrastructure/DevOps team in a fast-paced technology environment and requires solid Linux administration, Kubernetes, Ansible, Cloud and good knowledge of IPtables and Firewalls.This will be joining their growing practise and will offer great opportunities for career growth.The role can be fully remote or hybrid if you live in the Newcastle area and prefer it - You choose!Experience required for the Senior Linux System Administrator role:-5yrs+ commercial experience in a commercial Administrator roleStrong Linux administration skillsGood Kubernetes knowledgeAnsible and/or PuppetCloud (AWS or Azure)Salary for the Senior Linux System Administrator role will be negotiable dependent on experience but expect £60,000 to £70,000 basic + benefits package depending on experience.Senior Linux System Administrator - Linux administration, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, Debian, Ansible, Docker, Puppet,Networking, Storage, Virtualisation

Linux Systems Administrator /Junior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer - Linux, Python, BashDescription for the Linux Systems Administrator / Junior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer role:- Fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing Software house based in central Reading as a Junior DevOps Engineer. You will be will given the chance to work in a fun, passionate software engineering team in a role which will give you the opportunity to grow your engineering skills. Candidates require enthusiasm for Open Source software and hardware with experience in Linux. You might have an academic background in Computing, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, or related subjects, or just have grown up as a Linux hobbyist with examples of your work.The role will be hybrid, 3 days in the office in central Reading per week.Core skills/experience for the Linux Systems Administrator / Junior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer role:Solid knowledge with Linux either commercial or from home learning.Likely to have some programming or scripting experienceInterest in a career in DevOpsLive in or close to Reading, BerkshireSalary for the Linux Systems Administrator / Junior DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer role will depend on experience, but expect between £35,000 and £45,000 + pension, socials, regular salary reviews, 25 days hols raising to 28 days after your 1st year and a lot more!Please note you will need to be legible to work in the UK as my client will not be able to sponsor.