Senior Linux System Administrator (DV Cleared)

Salt; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a DV Cleared Senior Linux System Administrator to join a specialist team supporting a secure, large-scale big data platform for a critical national infrastructure programme in Reading.

Location: Reading - 100% On-Site, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week). The role involves Linux administration, VMware vSphere/ESXi, automation with Ansible and Bash scripting, and CI/CD engineering within secure IT environments.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar).
• VMware vSphere/ESXi.
• Ansible or equivalent automation tools.
• Bash/Shell scripting.
• Networking, storage and troubleshooting.
• CI/CD and infrastructure security.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Linux server environments.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible and Bash Scripting.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, storage and performance issues.
• Support secure IT infrastructure and CI/CD environments.

Skills

Linux administration

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Ansible

Bash scripting

Networking & Storage

CI/CD

Infrastructure security

Job description

DV Cleared Senior Linux System Administrator - Reading (On-Site)

An opportunity is available for a DV Cleared Senior Linux System Administrator to join a specialist team supporting a secure, large-scale big data platform for a critical national infrastructure programme.

Location: Reading - 100% On-Site, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain and optimise Linux server environments.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible and Bash Scripting.
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, storage and performance issues.
• Support secure IT infrastructure and CI/CD environments.

Essential Skills:

• Strong Linux administration (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar)
• VMware vSphere/ESXi
• Ansible or equivalent automation tools
• Bash/Shell Scripting
• Networking, storage and troubleshooting
• CI/CD and infrastructure security

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements