Systems Engineer Oracle Linux | KVM | OLVM | Architecture-Led Are you an Oracle Linux KVM expert ready to take full ownership of enterprise virtualisation platforms? We’re looking for a hands-on SME / Architect to design, build and deliver secure, large-scale KVM environments in highly regulated, mission-critical settings. We are looking for someone with SC clearance in place for the role - NPPV3 is also required for the role but this can be obtained before starting. This is a genuine end-to-end role — from gathering requirements and producing architecture through to build, migration, assurance and handover into live service. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design and delivery of Oracle Linux KVM / OLVM platforms Produce high-quality HLD & LLD documentation Architect and implement: KVM hosts, clusters & virtualisation environments Storage domains (NFS, iSCSI, FC) Logical networks, VLANs & VM standards Deliver build, configuration, migration and platform validation Design for high availability, resilience & disaster recovery Define standards across: Security hardening & compliance Performance & capacity optimisation Backup, monitoring & automation Work closely with infra, network, security & application teams Provide technical leadership and mentoring What You’ll Bring Deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Linux KVM & OLVM (oVirt) Strong experience designing enterprise virtualisation platforms Proven delivery of HLD & LLD documentation Solid knowledge of: qemu-kvm, libvirt, VDSM VM lifecycle, HA & live migration Strong Linux administration & system hardening Storage & networking design (SAN, VLANs, bridging, bonding) Automation skills (Ansible, Bash, Python, APIs) Excellent stakeholder engagement & problem ownership
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FarnboroughHampshire
