Description
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, are currently looking to recruit a Senior Linux Specialist for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of c.£/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances this role will remote based for the foreseeable future. Candidates must already have a basic disclosure or be willing to apply for one prior to interview.Responsibilities:
Design, Implement and manage enterprise Linux environments
Automate the deployment of new components in an Azure/on-premise hybrid environment
Work with the Cyber Security Team to analyse vulnerability reporting and lead remediation efforts for effected systems
Administer Active Directory integration to offer single sign on for users and secure SMB file sharing
Develop and execute implementation strategies for automated, centralised and scalable patching and system upgrade services
Perform performance monitoring and tuning of enterprise Linux environments
Use VMware vSphere to deploy and manage virtual machine infrastructure
Troubleshoot environmental issues within the enterprise Linux environment extending into virtualization, storage and physical server infrastructure
Mentor fellow infrastructure engineers to develop their Linux skills
Produce procedures, documentation and knowledgebase articles for Linux system administration
Write change requests for modifications to network & infrastructure
Offer 1st | 2nd | 3rd line support for any Linux based service issues
Essential Skills:
At least 5 years Linux system administration in an enterprise environment
Scripting skills - Bash, Python
Proven experience administering infrastructure in an environment where data security is paramount
Ability to work from home with a proactive approach to problem solving
Experience in mentoring staff
Desirable Skills:
RHEL/Centos Ansible and Satellite
Infrastructure Automation experience using ARM templates, PowerShell & Terraform
Load-balancing/reverse proxying knowledge (F5)
VMware ESXi and SRM configuration and administration
SAN technologies
Experience and understanding of Microsoft technologies; eg Active Directory, Windows Server, SCCM, SQL Server, IIS and web hosting
Experience of LAN/WAN networking and Firewalling technologies (predominantly Cisco)
Experience working within and configuring PIM/PAM technologies in Azure/on-premise
Experience in configuring and administering certificate services in Linux and Windows
Experience in building and managing a public key infrastructure
Existing BPSS clearance
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.