Linux Engineer


Premium Job From Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Recruiter

Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Listed on

15th November 2019

Location

Basingstoke

Type

Permanent

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So, somehow 2019 is nearly over. If your role still hasn't changed, if the training or promotion you were promised still hasn't materialised, then why are you not looking elsewhere?

This is a perfect role for a talented Linux Engineer who wants to have more of an impact on the solutions they are implementing. It's the perfect role to bridge the gap between engineering and architecture. As well as acting as a good first stepping stone into a full time architect/ consultant role.

The Role
We are looking for Linux Engineers, at varying levels of technical ability and experience, to join a rapidly growing Defence company. Working closely with Infrastructure Architects, Network Architects and Project Managers. You'll need to be able to take high and low level design to then interpret and produce deliverables and offerings on a wide variety of solutions. Including appliances and tooling, which vary in size and complexity.

Due to the nature of the work carried out by the clients, all work will be within secure environments and systems will often have clamps blocking activity. Your job will be to allow these applications to work within these clamped environments.

The work is challenging, but overall extremely rewarding. You'll work within a close knit, talented team, and will be driven to find better, faster and more effective solutions.

Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to the Architects and Project Managers to deliver the required configurations within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change).Support the Architects by configuring, implementing and documenting solutions in line with the relevant HLD and or LLD designs.Ensure build documentation produced is fit for purpose and reusable through the life of the project.Provide 4th line support to projects and work directly with vendors through to successful fault resolution.

Experience

Demonstrable experience configuring and deploying Linux servers in both virtual and physical environments running Red Hat Enterprise Linux.Experience in administration of Linux Servers and Desktops on a variety of distributions.Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and agent installs (e.g. McAfee, LogRhythm, SCOM etc.).The application and configuration of lockdowns and clamps.Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.

Desirable

Strong grasp and experience using configuration management tools such as Ansible, KiXtart, Red Hat Satellite, Cloud Init.Demonstrable ability to build and monitor services on servers using CICD practices.An understanding of network firewall tools.
The Company
Join an organisation renowned for digital transformation, developing cutting edge, innovative solutions to overcome the complexities and challenges faced by military organisations. You will work with the latest technology developing ground breaking solutions to transform how military and intelligence agencies communicate.

This is an organisation dedicated to investing in their employees, with one of the largest training budgets in the UK and clear career paths laid out to help you realise your potential. You will join a unique culture that is helpful, collaborative and supportive. A business that understands the importance of a strong work life balance and that achieving this can change from employee to employee. Giving you the freedom to work your way.

Apply
To be eligible for this role you must have a current SC clearance or be willing to delay your start to go through said clearance.

Please contact Jack Mather at Evolution for more information.

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