DevOps Engineer (Linux)
DevOps Engineer building and running secure, air-gapped Linux infrastructure (RHEL, Red Hat IdM, Keycloak, BIND, Guacamole) with Ansible, Terraform and GitLab for a cross-government private cloud transformation in the UK public sector. Hybrid role in London (~3 days/week) requiring UK nationality and SC/DV clearance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven hands-on experience as an Infrastructure or Linux Engineer in enterprise environments
- Hands-on knowledge of Red Hat IdM, Keycloak, BIND DNS and/or Guacamole
- Practical hands-on knowledge of IaC automation (Ansible) and strong experience with GitLab
- Experience working in environments without direct internet connectivity
- Confident working within highly regulated or classified environments
- Strong communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Good standard of written communication for high-quality design outputs
- UK nationality (required due to client security restrictions)
- Existing UK SC clearance or willingness to obtain it before commencement
- Willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV)
- Able to be on-site in London typically around 3 days per week
Nice to have
- Strong experience working in GCP and/or with Kubernetes
- Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design
- Prior experience on government classified systems or in secure data centre environments
- Experience configuring and using AI technologies within cloud environments, including GCP AI
- Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, or cross-domain architectures
- Knowledge of multi-cloud integrations, edge computing, and data sovereignty requirements
- Google Certifications
- Existing DV clearance
Full description
Join the Mission
At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought - it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we working on a landmark transformation of a cross-government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to help architect a private cloud environment from the ground up and modernize the end-user services that power national decision-making. We don't believe in "billing by the hour" or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact technical outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your engineering or architectural decisions shape the future of sovereign security, we want to talk to you.
About the Opportunity
Are you a DevOps Engineer with a passion for engineering secure, mission-critical systems?
We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with deep Linux skills to join our team. You'll be part of a multi-year transformation programme, shaping and implementing some of the most strategically significant government systems in operation today.
What You'll Be Doing
Design, build, and support secure, scalable, and highly available Linux infrastructure services for critical air-gapped environments.
Administer and maintain Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) and Keycloak platforms, providing resilient identity, authentication, and access management services.
Deploy, manage, and support Apache Guacamole and BIND DNS services, ensuring secure remote access and reliable enterprise name resolution.
Operate and maintain solutions within disconnected, air-gapped, and security-sensitive environments, ensuring compliance with organisational security requirements.
Collaborate with architecture, security, and engineering teams to deliver infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
Administer and optimise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patching, hardening, lifecycle management, and vulnerability remediation.
Implement and maintain infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and shell scripting.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve platform and service issues, providing second- and third-line support for business-critical systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Component-Level Designs (CLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), operational procedures, and support runbooks.
Produce and present technical designs, implementation plans, and service improvements through governance and Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes as required.