Linux Engineer - DV Cleared

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Salisbury
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Cloud
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up to £500 p/d Outside IR35

Linux Engineer - **DV Clearance ESSENTIAL** - Outside IR35 - 100% Onsite in Salisbury

Linux Engineer – Porton Down - On-site – Full Time
Day rate: £450 - £500 p/d Outside IR35
Contract: 6 months (possible extension)
Location: Porton Down, Salisbury (On-site, 5 days a week)
Clearance: DV Clearance preferable
Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our client's team on a 6-month contract in Salisbury. This role is fully on-site and will lead the setup of a standalone, air-gapped network within a lab environment.

The role will involve:
  • Leading on the design and strategy for the target network.
  • Configuring and deploying ~20 servers and workstations.
  • Integrating legacy hardware model servers from an old DSI network into the existing Linux standalone network.
  • Working with and adapting the lab’s standalone infrastructure to create a new combined network.
  • Designing, proposing, and implementing improvements in:
Linux software updates and workstation configuration.
User account/domain configuration.
Shared filesystems.
Browser-based software management tools.

  • Producing clear documentation and records to ensure smooth ongoing maintenance.

Essential:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux, networking, and domain management.
  • Proven ability to configure, integrate, and deploy servers/workstations.
  • Experience within secure/defence or lab-based environments (desirable).
  • Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
Non-negotiables:
Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be:
A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government DV-level security clearance


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