Senior Linux Engineer - DV Cleared

Adecco; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Linux Administrator for a high-profile programme based in Reading. This onsite role requires active DV clearance and involves maintaining Linux infrastructure, managing VMware environments, and automating tasks to ensure system stability and security.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux administration experience (RHEL/ Rocky Linux), plus hands-on VMware, Ansible, Bash scripting, and security hardening skills. DV clearance is mandatory for onboarding.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar).
• VMware vSphere / ESXi administration experience required.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Bash / Shell scripting proficiency.
• Infrastructure troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
• Security hardening and patch management.
• Networking, storage and permissions management.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Linux infrastructure and platform stability.
• Manage VMware environments and related resources.
• Automate routine administration tasks to improve efficiency.
• Monitor performance and implement hardening measures for security.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible automation

Bash scripting

Security hardening

Networking

DV clearance awareness

VMware administration

Git/CI/CD basics

Docker/Podman familiarity

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Docker/Podman

Git

Job description

Linux Administrator - DV Clearance - 12 Months - Inside IR35 - Reading (Onsite)

My client a leading technology company is looking for a Linux Administrator to join a high-profile programme.

This role will focus on supporting and maintaining Linux infrastructure, managing VMware environments, automating administration tasks, and ensuring platform stability, performance and security.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar)
• VMware vSphere / ESXi administration
• Ansible automation
• Bash / Shell scripting
• Infrastructure troubleshooting and performance monitoring
• Security hardening and patch management
• Networking, storage and permissions management
• Experience with Docker or Podman beneficial
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practicesDue to the nature of the project and the programme's onboarding timescales, candidates must hold active DV clearance