Linux/Network Administrator

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Linux/Network Engineer to strengthen our IT Infrastructure. You’ll design, implement and support Linux systems and enterprise networks across corporate and secure environments, with opportunities to advance networking capabilities and automation.

You will work with a team of Systems Engineers and collaborate with project teams relying on robust Linux infrastructure. Security vetting and UK passport eligibility are noted for this role.

Qualifications

• Experienced with Linux (Debian/RedHat) in an enterprise environment
• Able to automate desktop deployments and lifecycle management with provisioning tools
• Strong network design, implementation and support for enterprise environments
• Proficient in scripting/programming and automation
• Awareness of secure-by-design and DevOps practices
• Willing to undergo security vetting; UK passport holder preferred

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting Linux OS and applications in an Enterprise environment
• Network design, implementation, maintenance and support
• Support Linux and network infrastructure in secure environments
• Developing scripts to automate system configuration (Infrastructure as code)
• Monitoring logs and proactively addressing issues
• Ensure security standards compliance (Cyber Essentials Plus)
• Support Linux licensing and desktop provisioning
• Keep up-to-date with infrastructure technologies and continuous improvement

Skills

Linux

Networking

Scripting

DevOps

Security basics

Tools

Ubuntu Landscape

Foreman/RHEL

Satellite

Ansible

Job description

We're looking to strengthen our IT Infrastructure Team with a Linux / Network Engineer. This role reflects increasing demand for Linux and networking expertise across both our client project work and our core infrastructure, including a planned expansion of work within our secure environments.

Overview

We're looking to strengthen our IT Infrastructure Team with a Linux / Network Engineer. This role reflects increasing demand for Linux and networking expertise across both our client project work and our core infrastructure, including a planned expansion of work within our secure environments.

The role

This role will increase our Linux and Network capability at a senior level. You'll work alongside other Systems Engineers to design, implement, maintain and support physical and virtualised Linux operating systems across our corporate estate, our secure environments, and infrastructure delivered for client projects. You will also play a key role in the development and continuous improvement of network design, implementation, and support.

You’ll join an infrastructure team of 5, within a wider department of 29, to support the ever-changing needs of the business. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders and develop relationships with colleagues from across the business, including project teams who depend on Linux infrastructure to deliver their work.

Cambridge Consultants is a growing and developing company, so you’ll be given a diverse and substantial workload from the get-go, with real ownership over how Linux and networking support is delivered across the business.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting physical and virtualised Linux operating systems and associated applications within an Enterprise environment
• Network design, implementation, maintenance and support
• Supporting Linux and network infrastructure within secure environments, including working towards the appropriate clearance where required
• Developing scripts to automate system configuration and processes where appropriate (Infrastructure as code)
• Monitoring of Linux logs and proactively highlighting any potential problems
• Ensuring compliance for Linux operating systems with applicable security standards (i.e. Cyber Essentials Plus)
• Supporting Linux based software licencing
• Supporting Linux desktop provisioning and lifecycle management as part of a shared team responsibility
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant infrastructure technologies and embracing a continuous improvement mindset
• Working alongside the Cyber security team to assist investigating security incidents as required

You’ll be given ownership of your responsibilities and the support to shape the role further as Cambridge Consultants continues to grow.

What you can bring

• Experience implementing and supporting Linux, Debian and Redhat distributions in an enterprise environment, including authentication, security, and networking
• Experience in automating desktop deployments and life-cycle management with provisioning tools like Ubuntu Landscape, Foreman/RHEL, Satellite, Ansible etc.
• Experience in network design, implementation and support that underpins an enterprise size environment
• Experience of programming or scripting
• Troubleshooting skills within complex environments
• An appreciation of secure by design and DevOps principles
• Willingness to undergo security vetting and clearance, given this role will involve work within Cambridge Consultants' secure environments. Existing clearance is not required, but you must hold a UK passport to be eligible

By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.