Linux Administrator

HelloKindred; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking a Linux Administrator in Stevenage. The position involves supporting engineering infrastructure for a major organization. Responsibilities include providing application support and managing Linux-based systems. Candidates should have extensive experience with Linux administration, Ansible, and must hold sole British citizenship eligible for SC clearance. The role requires on-site presence and occasional travel, with a contract ending on June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux Administration (RHEL or similar).
• Strong practical experience with Ansible.
• Must hold sole British citizenship and be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support, including installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Provision High Performance Computing (HPC) resources.
• Perform infrastructure administration across Red Hat Linux, Kickstart, and VMware systems.

Skills

Linux Administration

Ansible

Network protocols

Git

Tools

Red Hat IDM

VMware

Podman

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: June 30, 2026
Work Setup: On-site (presence required as needed, with occasional travel to the Airbus site), SC clearance (UK sole national) required

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Linux Administrator to support the engineering infrastructure of a major organization in the aerospace sector. The role focuses on Linux-based systems across multiple network layers, providing processing, storage, and memory resources essential for complex simulation activities. The position also involves application maintenance, incident and request management, and daily collaboration with internal teams, other suppliers, and a range of client stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Provide application support, including installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Provision High Performance Computing (HPC) resources, primarily for engineering and simulation workloads (e.g., Matlab).
• Perform infrastructure administration across Red Hat Linux, Kickstart, and VMware systems.
• Coordinate information management in partnership with data center and network support groups.
• Conduct hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation and operational efficiency.
• Manage, investigate, and resolve support tickets in alignment with SLA requirements.
• Perform system updates, including applications, middleware, and databases.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux Administration (RHEL or similar).
• Strong practical experience with Ansible.
• Strong understanding and practical usage of network protocols.
• Strong, applied experience using Git.
• Working knowledge of Red Hat IDM, VMware, and Podman.
• Desirable skills include Jenkins, SAN concepts, Red Hat Satellite Server, infrastructure monitoring (CheckMK), third‑party software installation, legacy CENTOS, GitLab basics, and LDAP/Active Directory.
• Must hold sole British citizenship and be eligible for SC clearance.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.