Senior Linux Systems Administrator Rate: £Competitive (Inside IR35) Location: Reading area (100% on-site | Driver essential) Duration: 6-month contract (High chance of extension) Work Pattern: 9-day fortnight (Alternate Fridays off) Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance required The Role Looking for a high-rate contract with a genuine work-life balance? We need a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of a massive, 100% on-premise Big Data platform supporting UK Critical National Infrastructure. You'll join a solid team in Reading, keeping mission-critical systems patched, secure, and running smoothly. What you'll be doing day-to-day: System Health: Manage enterprise Linux (RHEL/Rocky Linux) and VMware vSphere environments. Automation: Use Ansible and Bash to automate server builds and routine tasks. Maintenance Patching: Handle monthly OS/app updates, certificate renewals, and proactive disk/system checks. Troubleshooting: Dig into complex network, OS, and storage performance issues. What you need to bring: Clearance Vetting: Active UK DV clearance.
Senior Linux System Administrator (DV Cleared) employer: Randstad Technologies Careers
At Randstad Technologies, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in Harlow, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects with leading clients. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
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