VodafoneThree - IT Linux Administrator

Vodafone; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

28 days annual leave

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to maintain and secure enterprise Linux estates, primarily RHEL/CentOS, in highly secure environments. You will work with infrastructure, security and project teams to develop expertise across enterprise Linux platforms and contribute to continuous improvement.

You’ll perform patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, automation scripting and hardening, while ensuring availability and recoverability of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS or similar distributions.
• Experience in Linux patching, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Linux security best practices, hardening standards and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with VMware and virtualised server environments.
• Familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python or Ansible.
• Comfortable working within IT security policies, governance frameworks and change management processes.
• Proactive, self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage own workload.
• DV clearance held or willing to undergo DV vetting.

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

Automation scripting

Security best practices

IT governance & change mgmt

Team collaboration

DV clearance willing

Tools

Bash

Python

Ansible

Job description

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Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Farnborough - 5 days a week onsite

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday - with opportunities for overtime and participation in an on‑call rota

Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

What you’ll do

Join our Secure IT team and play a key role in supporting and maintaining our Linux estate within highly secure environments. You'll ensure critical systems remain available, secure and performant, supporting the infrastructure that underpins some of our most sensitive customer operations.

Working closely with infrastructure, security and project teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise across enterprise Linux platforms while contributing to the continuous improvement of our environments.

• 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

Who you are

• 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

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.