Senior Linux System Administrator – DV Security Cleared

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

£5,000 DV allowance

Pension scheme with employer %

Private GP access

Enhanced parental leave

Paid carers leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Optional healthcare, dental and gym

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a DV-cleared Senior Linux System Administrator to join a security-focused team supporting a large-scale UK national infrastructure big data platform. The role emphasizes on-site delivery with strict DV clearance requirements and cross-team collaboration on DevOps CI/CD efforts.

The candidate will manage Linux environments, VMware ESXi, and automation via Ansible, while ensuring robust security and performance across production and development platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience with RHEL or Rocky Linux.
• Experience managing VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
• Proficient in Ansible automation and Bash scripting.
• Solid troubleshooting across Linux, networks, storage and permissions.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and security requirements.
• Familiarity with Windows Server interoperability where needed.
• Background in secure, large-scale infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Linux server environments across production and development platforms.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure, including virtual machines and hosts.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible or equivalent tools.
• Develop and maintain Bash and shell scripts.
• Troubleshoot Linux, networking, storage, permissions and performance issues.
• Support secure IT infrastructure and CI/CD environments.
• Support interoperability with Windows Server environments where required.
• Contribute to improvements across a highly secure big data platform.

Skills

Linux Administration

CI/CD

Networking/Storage/Permissions

Troubleshooting

DevOps practices

Security awareness

Linux scripting

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Ansible

Job description

Applicants must hold active and valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance to be considered for this opportunity. Unfortunately, applications from candidates without current DV clearance cannot be progressed. An opportunity is available for a DV Cleared Senior Linux System Administrator to join a specialist security team supporting a secure, large-scale big data platform for a UK critical national infrastructure programme. The platform supports a suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity and data science tools, with the team using DevOps methodologies to deliver continuous improvements in response to evolving security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Linux server environments across production and development platforms
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure, including virtual machines, resource allocation and host configuration
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible or equivalent tools to streamline deployments, configuration and routine tasks
• Develop and maintain Bash and shell scripts
• Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, storage, permissions and performance issues
• Support secure IT infrastructure and CI/CD environments
• Support interoperability with Windows Server environments where required
• Contribute to continuous improvements across a highly secure big data platform

Essential Skills

• Strong Linux administration experience with RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar
• VMware vSphere/ESXi administration
• Ansible or equivalent infrastructure automation tools
• Bash/shell scripting
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux environments
• Networking, storage and permissions
• CI/CD environments and methodologies
• IT infrastructure and security experience

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting large-scale or complex infrastructure environments
• Experience working within DevOps environments
• Windows Server knowledge
• Experience supporting secure or highly regulated environments
• Exposure to big data, cybersecurity or data science platforms

Benefits

• Bonus of up to 10%
• £5,000 annual DV allowance while working in a role requiring DV clearance
• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 10% employer contribution
• Private GP access for you and your immediate family
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Paid carers leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Optional healthcare, dental and gym benefits

Important Information

• Applicants must hold active and valid DV clearance
• Applicants must be UK residents
• No visa sponsorship is available for this role
• This role is predominantly on-site, with no fully remote or hybrid option
• *Rates depend on experience and client requirements