Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer

Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer
Location: South West UK (site confidential) - On-site, 5 days per week
Duration: 12 months (with lextensions)
Clearance: Enhanced DV clearance (active required)

Join a vital, mission-critical programme supporting a secure, air-gapped IT environment. Our client is hiring for a dedicated Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer to maintain and support a large RHEL estate, ensuring stability, compliance, and security in a high-security setting.

What you'll be doing:
Managing and supporting RHEL 7/8/9 systems within a secure, air-gapped environment
Applying patches, upgrades, and monitoring system health to ensure operational resilience
Following strict change, incident, and problem management protocols in line with ITIL standards
Contributing to the stability and security of national defence infrastructure
Documenting procedures and continuously improving operational processes

What you'll bring:
Proven experience as a RHEL System Administrator
Strong knowledge of x86 server architecture
Familiarity with ITIL-based processes (change, incident, problem management)
Experience working in air-gapped or highly secure environments
Proficiency in system patching, upgrades, and monitoring
Ability to follow and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Active eDV clearance

Desirable skills:
Experience with Red Hat Satellite, Foreman, or similar lifecycle management tools
Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation tasks
Knowledge of storage technologies (LVM, NFS, SAN)
Understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, DNS, DHCP)

Attributes we value:
Attention to detail and thorough documentation skills
Ability to work effectively under strict security and compliance standards
Strong team player with excellent communication skills
Committed to delivering high-quality work aligned with mission-critical objectives

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital national security project. If you meet the criteria and are ready to support a secure environment, we encourage you to apply today!