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SII Group UK

Software Engineer

CompanySII Group UK
LocationPortsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/11/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type
Programmers and software development professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)
Occupation rate applies

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Description
SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an SC-cleared Linux Engineer with strong scripting and automation capability to secure and maintain air-gapped systems. The role involves developing bespoke Linux scripts, applying system hardening, managing firewall policies, and implementing monitoring solutions. You will work with Ansible for automation and contribute to C++ components where required, with regular travel to a client site near Portsmouth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and assess bespoke Linux scripts following best practice.
  • Validate and apply scripts generated by third-party tools.
  • Implement Linux system hardening and security controls.
  • Build and maintain Ansible playbooks.
  • Configure firewall rules and security policies for air-gapped environments.
  • Implement event logging and monitoring.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Strong Linux engineering and scripting experience.
  • Ansible automation expertise.
  • Security hardening and firewall policy implementation.
  • Experience with C++.
  • Active SC clearance.
  • Willingness to travel to a client site near Portsmouth.

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Basic Salary
  • 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
  • Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
  • 25 days holiday
  • 10 days full sick pay per year
  • Flexible working
  • Cycle to Work & TechScheme
  • Continuous professional development
  • Corporate access to the Udemy platform
  • If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

  • http://www.groupe-sii.com/en