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Unfortunately, applications from candidates without current DV clearance cannot be progressed. An opportunity is available for a DV Cleared Senior Linux System Administrator to join a specialist security team supporting a secure, large-scale big data platform for a UK critical national infrastructure programme. The platform supports a suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity and data science tools, with the team using DevOps methodologies to deliver continuous improvements in response to evolving security requirements. Key Responsibilities · Administer, maintain and optimise Linux server environments across production and development platforms · Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure, including virtual machines, resource allocation and host configuration · Develop and maintain automation using Ansible or equivalent tools to streamline deployments, configuration and routine tasks · Develop and maintain Bash and shell scripts · Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, storage, permissions and performance issues · Support secure IT infrastructure and CI/CD environments · Support interoperability with Windows Server environments where required · Contribute to continuous improvements across a highly secure big data platform Essential Skills · Strong Linux administration experience with RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar · VMware vSphere/ESXi administration · Ansible or equivalent infrastructure automation tools · Bash/shell scripting · Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux environments · Networking, storage and permissions · CI/CD environments and methodologies · IT infrastructure and security experience Desirable Skills · Experience supporting large-scale or complex infrastructure environments · Experience working within DevOps environments · Windows Server knowledge · Experience supporting secure or highly regulated environments · Exposure to big data, cybersecurity or data science platforms Benefits · Bonus of up to 10% · £5,000 annual DV allowance while working in a role requiring DV clearance · Pension scheme with 5% employee and 10% employer contribution · Private GP access for you and your immediate family · Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave · Paid carers leave · Holiday purchase scheme · Optional healthcare, dental and gym benefits Important Information · Applicants must hold active and valid DV clearance · Applicants must be UK residents · No visa sponsorship is available for this role · This role is predominantly on-site, with no fully remote or hybrid option *Rates depend on experience and client requirements Apply Salt HR Services, Recruitment & Selection 55 Jobs Similar Senior Linux System Administrator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Infrastructure Engineer Wellington College Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU Contact HR for details. 2 weeks ago IT Security Consultant JWGC Basingstoke (RG23) Up to £70,000 per annum PLUS CAREER + PENSION + BONUS + 25 DAYS HOLIDA 1 week ago IDAM Architect - DV Cleared Sanderson Government and Defence Farnborough (GU14) + Bonus & Benefits 2 weeks ago Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) Trusted Technology Partnership Ringwood (BH24), BH24 £45000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Junior Infrastructure Engineer Southern Communications Ltd Dummer, Basingstoke (RG25), RG25 2AD £35,000 per annum Plus OTE and £5,000 car allowance 5 days ago Senior Site Reliability Engineer Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14), SO14 £70000 - £75000 per annum 2 days ago Application Technician Redline Group Ltd Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke (RG24), RG24 8PP £30000 - £35000 per annum 1 month ago Technical Support Representative Barracuda Networks Reading, Berkshire 2 days ago Senior Linux System Administrator - DV Security Cleared Salt London £70000.00 - £100000.00 per annum 3 weeks ago SRE Technical Lead 83zero Limited Wokingham (RG40), RG40 £90000 - £100000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Private Health, Perks 2 weeks ago Senior Linux System Administrator - DV Security Cleared jobs Senior Linux System Administrator - DV Security Cleared jobs in Reading IT jobs IT jobs in Reading Infrastructure jobs Infrastructure jobs in Reading Jobs in Reading Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Amazon Warehouse Operative jobs Christmas jobs Night Shift jobs NHS jobs Apprenticeship jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Administration jobs Apprenticeships jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. 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