CONTRACT LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST – DV CLEARED – MULTIPLE LEVELS

Searchability; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Contract Linux Infrastructure Specialist to design and maintain secure Linux environments. With roles available across various experience levels, ideal candidates will have solid hands-on experience with RedHat Linux and scripting skills. The consultancy delivers secure infrastructure projects across sectors including defence and finance, offering competitive day rates and opportunities for extensions.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with RedHat Linux.
• Shell scripting capability in Linux/UNIX environments.
• Cloud exposure, preferably with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure Linux infrastructure.
• Manage RedHat Linux systems (v6 & v7).
• Develop Shell scripts for automation.

Skills

RedHat Linux

Shell scripting (Bash, KornShell)

AWS exposure

Terraform

Kubernetes

RAID and LVM understanding

Dell hardware experience

Job description

Overview

CONTRACT LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST – DV CLEARED – MULTIPLE LEVELS

BRAND NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN A LEADING CONSULTANCY – LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALISTS NEEDED (ALL LEVELS)

Location & Details

Location: Cheltenham

Clearance: Existing DV Clearance required

Contract Length: Initial 12 months (extensions likely)

Day Rates: Infrastructure Specialist: £475 – £500; Senior Infrastructure Specialist: £500 – £575; Lead Infrastructure Specialist: £575 – £650

Who We Are

We’re working with a leading technology consultancy delivering secure infrastructure projects to major clients across defence, energy, finance and public sector. As part of a critical programme of work, we’re looking to add Linux Infrastructure Specialists (Contract) across various levels to a highly skilled delivery team based in Cheltenham.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Contract Infrastructure Specialist, you’ll help design, build and maintain secure, scalable Linux infrastructure in high-assurance environments. Your work will span both physical and virtual platforms and you’ll play a key role in ensuring systems are stable, secure, and up to date.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting RedHat Linux systems (v6 & v7)
• Developing Shell scripts in Linux/UNIX environments
• Working with AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch)
• Leveraging Kubernetes and Terraform for orchestration and IaC
• Handling disk/volume management (LVM, RAID), and maintaining Dell server hardware (BIOS, iDRAC, cabling)

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered, you must have:

• Solid hands-on experience with RedHat Linux (certification not essential)
• Shell scripting capability (Bash, KornShell, etc.)
• Cloud exposure – AWS preferred
• Infrastructure-as-Code skills – Terraform, Kubernetes
• Understanding of RAID levels, storage management and LVM
• Experience working with server racks and Dell hardware

Nice to Have

• Experience automating builds and patching processes
• Familiarity with complex middleware stacks
• Strong documentation and procedural writing skills
• Experience in secure or classified environments

Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, you must:

• Be SC Cleared (or eligible for clearance)
• Have lived continuously in the UK for the past 10 years
• Have the full unrestricted right to work in the UK (we cannot offer visa sponsorship)

How to Apply

To apply, please apply online or email [e-mail] directly.

For more information, call 01244 567 567 or 07584 358 540 – I’m available 7am to 10pm to discuss further.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn or Twitter @ContractsWill for future roles too.

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