LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST - DV CLEARED - MULTIPLE LEVELS

LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST - DV CLEARED - MULTIPLE LEVELS

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE WITH A LEADING CONSULTANCY - LINUX INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALISTS (ALL LEVELS)

Location: Manchester? Job Type: Permanent

Clearance: Existing DV Clearance required? Salary Ranges:

• Infrastructure Specialist: £45,000 - £55,000
• Senior Infrastructure Specialist: £55,000 - £65,000
• Lead Infrastructure Specialist: £65,000 - £75,000

WHO WE ARE

We are working with a high-profile consultancy, supporting mission-critical infrastructure across a range of national clients within industries such as transportation, defence, energy, and financial services. Due to ongoing expansion, we are hiring Linux Infrastructure Specialists at multiple levels to join their dynamic, high-performance team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You'll support and evolve core infrastructure platforms in both traditional and cloud-based environments. From hands-on server work to scripting and automation, you'll help design, build, configure, and maintain secure and resilient systems.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and managing RedHat Linux systems (v6 & v7)
• Automating via Shell scripting in Linux/UNIX environments
• Working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, and CloudWatch
• Managing infrastructure using tools like Kubernetes and Terraform
• Administering storage (LVM, RAID) and working with Dell server hardware (BIOS, iDRACs, cabling)

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

To be successful, you should have:

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux (RedHat preferred)
• Shell scripting skills (e.g., Bash, KornShell)
• Knowledge of AWS cloud environments
• Familiarity with containerisation (Kubernetes) and IaC tools (Terraform)
• Experience with server storage and volume management (RAID, LVM)
• Exposure to hardware/infrastructure (especially Dell)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience automating OS and middleware builds and patching
• Familiarity with complex middleware components
• Strong documentation and written communication skills
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You'll be someone who's:

• Curious and eager to learn new tools and technologies
• Comfortable in high-assurance or secure environments
• Collaborative and solution-focused

TO BE CONSIDERED

You must:

• Have the full right to work in the UK (we cannot offer visa sponsorship)
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 10 years
• Be eligible to hold or currently hold UK Government Security Clearance (SC or DV)

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