Linux Engineer (SC Cleared) - Consultancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Linux Engineer? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm is looking for a skilled Linux Engineer to join the team for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong potential for extension beyond 12 months. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week required onsite in Wokingham.

Want to be part of a team that thrives in excellence? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Utilise Linux system administration tools and processes to ensure system stability, security, and performance.
• Manage disk partitions using LVM, RAID configuration, and handle hardware replacements when necessary.
• Build, and manage RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V6/7/8/9 environments.
• Manage and maintain VMWare v7 virtualised environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Perform RedHat OS migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Configure new Linux systems and integrate them into a distributed environment using VMWare hosts.

Skills/Must have:

• Strong experience with Linux system administration, including RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V6/7/8/9, OS migrations, upgrades, and system customisation.
• Proven track record in VMWare v7 management, setting up distributed environments, and administering LVM, RAID configurations, and hardware replacements.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, security tools configuration, endpoint deployment, and patching using YUM and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and topologies, system monitoring, and performance optimisation of CPU, memory, network, and disk utilisation.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, incident resolution, and customer-facing IT support within a service-driven environment.

Benefits:

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Salary:

• Up to £400 Per Day