Infrastructure Engineer - Linux | National… at IBM · Cheltenham

Build, Support and Modernise Critical Infrastructure Platforms

At IBM Consulting FutureNow, we're helping clients modernise and optimise the technology platforms that underpin their most important services. We're looking for Linux & Infrastructure Specialists to join our growing team, working across large-scale transformation and operational programmes in some of the UK's most complex and security-conscious environments.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll design, build, support and enhance enterprise infrastructure platforms. You'll work across Linux systems, virtualisation platforms, cloud environments, automation tooling and core infrastructure services, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and operationally efficient.

You'll collaborate with architects, cloud engineers, security specialists and client teams to solve complex technical challenges while continuously developing your own skills and expertise.

We're interested in capable infrastructure engineers with a passion for Linux, automation, operational excellence and continual improvement. You don't need experience with every technology listed below. If you have a strong infrastructure foundation and enjoy learning new technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

 Key Responsibilities

 As a Linux & Infrastructure Specialist, you will:

* Design, build, administer and support Linux-based infrastructure platforms.
* Manage and maintain enterprise server environments across on-premise, hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructure.
* Deploy, configure and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS and similar operating systems.
* Support virtualisation platforms such as VMware, OpenShift Virtualization or similar technologies.
* Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure automation tools.
* Implement system hardening, patching and vulnerability remediation activities.
* Monitor system health, performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
* Support storage, networking and infrastructure services to ensure availability and resilience.
* Assist with infrastructure migrations, upgrades and transformation initiatives.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary delivery teams and client stakeholders to solve technical challenges.
* Contribute to operational best practices, documentation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
* Support infrastructure delivery within highly regulated and security-conscious environments.