Linux System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Linux Sys Admin responsible for maintaining operational integrity of services. The ideal candidate will possess an active enhanced security clearance and have experience in Linux System Administration, containerisation, and scripting. This full-time on-site role offers a competitive salary plus bonuses and vacation days.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% bonus

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Must hold an active enhanced DV security clearance.
• Experience in Linux System Administration required.
• Willing to work full-time on site in Gloucester.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate platforms.
• Resolve customer issues and ensure service security.
• Support operations of cloud and on-prem software applications.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Containerisation technologies

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Windows Server

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

VMware

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

• Gloucester location – full time on site
• Must hold an active enhanced security clearance (West)
• Competitive salary DOE – plus 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus
• Experience in Linux, Containerisation, Python/Bash/PowerShell, Windows Servers, IaC

Who are we?

The client is a leading world‑class engineering and technology consultancy that delivers advanced research, development services, and products to high‑profile customers. They work directly with customers in a variety of sectors to solve a range of challenging technical problems through varied project work. We’re rapidly expanding and growing so now is an excellent time to join our team and progress your career.

What will the Linux Sys Admin be doing?

A successful candidate will be maintaining and operating platforms, resolving customer issues, and ensuring continued secure operations of services. Your work will be essential for maintaining the operational integrity of mission‑critical services. You will also aid in the successful operation of both cloud and on‑prem software applications.

The Linux Sys Admin should have…

• Active enhanced DV security clearance (West)
• Willing to work full‑time on site
• Experience in Linux System Administration
• Virtualisation / Containerisation technologies – VMware/ESXi/Docker

Desirable:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Ansible/Terraform
• Scripting – Bash/Python/PowerShell
• Windows Server Technologies

To be Considered…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.

Linux Sys Admin

KEY SKILLS:

Linux Sys Admin / Linux / VMware / ESXi / Linux / Windows / Python / Bash / PowerShell / Ansible / Terraform / containerisation / virtualisation / IaC / Infrastructure as Code / Security Cleared / Security Clearance / DV / DV Cleared / DV Clearance / Cheltenham / Gloucester