Linux Systems Engineer - DV Clearance Eligible

Vodafone Limited; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Limited is seeking a Secure IT specialist to manage and maintain our Linux estate in highly secure environments. You will ensure critical systems stay available, secure, and performant, collaborating with infrastructure, security and project teams to advance enterprise Linux platforms.

You will administer RHEL and related distros, patch and harden servers, support VMware environments, and develop automation scripts using Bash, Python or Ansible.

Qualifications

• You have strong Linux administration experience within enterprise environments.
• You possess hands on experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS or similar Linux distributions.
• You have experience with Linux system patching, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• You understand Linux security best practices, hardening standards and vulnerability remediation.
• You have experience working with VMware and virtualised server environments.
• You are familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python or Ansible.
• You are comfortable working within IT security policies, governance frameworks and change management processes.
• You are proactive, self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment.
• You are organised, reliable and capable of managing your own workload.
• You hold DV clearance or are willing and eligible to undergo DV vetting.
• You enjoy learning new technologies and developing your technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based operating systems
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve Linux server and application issues
• Perform system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management activities
• Manage server deployments, configuration and hardening in line with security standards
• Support virtualised Linux environments using VMware
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python or Ansible
• Manage user access, permissions and authentication services
• Ensure Linux systems are fully backed up, monitored and recoverable
• Support the delivery of infrastructure and security projects
• Maintain accurate system documentation, asset records and operational procedures
• Contribute to maintaining departmental accreditation and compliance standards

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL/CentOS

VMware

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Security hardening

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

Vodafone Limited is seeking a Secure IT specialist to manage and maintain our Linux estate in highly secure environments. You will ensure critical systems stay available, secure, and performant, collaborating with infrastructure, security and project teams to advance enterprise Linux platforms.

You will administer RHEL and related distros, patch and harden servers, support VMware environments, and develop automation scripts using Bash, Python or Ansible.