Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer - Defence Programme Location: Caerphilly (with travel to Defence/Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirablePackage: £65,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid (Mon & Fri optional WFH)This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Senior infrastructure and Director Services Engineer - or similar, to join a long?established, financially robust technology provider with comprehensive experience delivering secure IT solutions across the UK public sector. The Opportunity A major Defence customer is undertaking an extensive programme to build a secure, on?premise, multi?domain virtualised infrastructure that underpins mission?critical and operational capabilities. As a Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer, you will design, implement, and support enterprise services across several secure domains - including Active Directory, identity services, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, PKI, authentication platforms, and related Microsoft ecosystem components. Key Responsibilities - Architect, manage, and maintain multi?site Active Directory environments- Administer DNS, DHCP, and PKI in secure operational environments- Design and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs)- Manage Web Application Proxy (WAP), RDS, and federation services- Ensure alignment with MOD security standards- Participate in design reviews and Change Advisory Boards (CAB)- Work closely with security, cloud, networking, Linux, and virtualisation teams- Monitor performance using Splunk, event logging, and PowerShell automation- Automate tasks using PowerShell (essential) or Ansible (desirable) Essential Skills & Experience - Multi?site Active Directory support- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP- GPO design and troubleshooting- PKI and certificate services- Web Application Proxy & RDS- Strong PowerShell scripting- Working in a Defence or Government environment Desirable Skills - Defence sector experience- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi; awareness of NSX?T- SIEM/monitoring experience- Ansible or other automation tools- Linux/Unix integration with AD- Secure WAN technologies (BGP/MPLS/VPN)- Existing SC/DV clearance Qualifications - Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (or equivalent)- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Personal Attributes - Customer?focused and committed to service excellence- Strong ownership and reliability- Willingness to challenge established practices- Driven, proactive, and collaborativeIf you are a Senior Infrastructure and Director Services Engineer or similar, with a background in Defence, then please send your CV to me today as this will go quickly.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer - Defence Programme Location: Caerphilly (with travel to Defence/Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirablePackage: £65,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid (Mon & Fri optional WFH)This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Senior infrastructure and Director Services Engineer - or similar, to join a long?established, financially robust technology provider with comprehensive experience delivering secure IT solutions across the UK public sector. The Opportunity A major Defence customer is undertaking an extensive programme to build a secure, on?premise, multi?domain virtualised infrastructure that underpins mission?critical and operational capabilities. As a Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer, you will design, implement, and support enterprise services across several secure domains - including Active Directory, identity services, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, PKI, authentication platforms, and related Microsoft ecosystem components. Key Responsibilities - Architect, manage, and maintain multi?site Active Directory environments- Administer DNS, DHCP, and PKI in secure operational environments- Design and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs)- Manage Web Application Proxy (WAP), RDS, and federation services- Ensure alignment with MOD security standards- Participate in design reviews and Change Advisory Boards (CAB)- Work closely with security, cloud, networking, Linux, and virtualisation teams- Monitor performance using Splunk, event logging, and PowerShell automation- Automate tasks using PowerShell (essential) or Ansible (desirable) Essential Skills & Experience - Multi?site Active Directory support- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP- GPO design and troubleshooting- PKI and certificate services- Web Application Proxy & RDS- Strong PowerShell scripting- Working in a Defence or Government environment Desirable Skills - Defence sector experience- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi; awareness of NSX?T- SIEM/monitoring experience- Ansible or other automation tools- Linux/Unix integration with AD- Secure WAN technologies (BGP/MPLS/VPN)- Existing SC/DV clearance Qualifications - Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (or equivalent)- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Personal Attributes - Customer?focused and committed to service excellence- Strong ownership and reliability- Willingness to challenge established practices- Driven, proactive, and collaborativeIf you are a Senior Infrastructure and Director Services Engineer or similar, with a background in Defence, then please send your CV to me today as this will go quickly.
OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l PaaS / IaaS l DV Cleared l Hybrid Competitive PD l Outside IR35 l London Method Resourcing is working with a partnering consultancy that is looking for an OCI Cloud Administrator / Security Lead to take ownership of the secure operation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) within a highly regulated, security-critical environment. This role requires hands-on OCI experience and active DV clearance , with privileged administrator access across cloud and security tooling. Key Requirements: Hands-on administration of OCI environments including tenancies, networking, compute, storage and IAM policies Strong experience across OCI PaaS / IaaS services Operation of security-critical tooling hosted in IaaS (logging, monitoring, vulnerability scanning) Implementation and maintenance of preventative and detective security controls Experience managing environment cloning and data masking activities Support of secure test, backup and disaster recovery environments Strong Linux background with experience using Terraform and infrastructure automation Comfortable operating with privileged access in secure, regulated environments DV clearance is mandatory Contract Details: Location: On-site / Hybrid (London as required) Security Clearance: DV (must be active) IR35: Outside Duration: Initial contract with extension potential Rate: Competitive day rate For more information or to apply, please send your CV to . OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l DV Cleared l PaaS / IaaS l Hybrid Outside IR35 l London RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 04, 2026
Contractor
OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l PaaS / IaaS l DV Cleared l Hybrid Competitive PD l Outside IR35 l London Method Resourcing is working with a partnering consultancy that is looking for an OCI Cloud Administrator / Security Lead to take ownership of the secure operation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) within a highly regulated, security-critical environment. This role requires hands-on OCI experience and active DV clearance , with privileged administrator access across cloud and security tooling. Key Requirements: Hands-on administration of OCI environments including tenancies, networking, compute, storage and IAM policies Strong experience across OCI PaaS / IaaS services Operation of security-critical tooling hosted in IaaS (logging, monitoring, vulnerability scanning) Implementation and maintenance of preventative and detective security controls Experience managing environment cloning and data masking activities Support of secure test, backup and disaster recovery environments Strong Linux background with experience using Terraform and infrastructure automation Comfortable operating with privileged access in secure, regulated environments DV clearance is mandatory Contract Details: Location: On-site / Hybrid (London as required) Security Clearance: DV (must be active) IR35: Outside Duration: Initial contract with extension potential Rate: Competitive day rate For more information or to apply, please send your CV to . OCI Cloud Administrator l Security Lead l Oracle Cloud Infrastructure l DV Cleared l PaaS / IaaS l Hybrid Outside IR35 l London RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Database Specialist), you will work in an Agile fast-paced environment helping to deliver and maintain database products and solutions. Already a skilled Practitioner and role model, you will ensure best practices are adhered to and guide teams on how to deliver and support quality database products. In addition, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance of critical database platforms in the cloud and on-premise, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our products and services within agreed service levels. Person specification The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Database Infrastructure Engineer or Database Administrator, and you will have experience of: Providing effective database management and support gained in very large, highly available, enterprise-class environments. Technical experience should include, but not limited to, database provisioning, security, backups and restores and on-premises to cloud migrations, with an emphasis on Oracle technology. Responsibilities Proactively contribute to the Database Engineering Community of Practice by providing technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members. Manage databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems on-premise and Cloud IaaS and PaaS environments. Configure and maintain database servers, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure optimum levels of performance, availability, security, and automation. Support architects and developers to ensure design, development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations. Independently analyse, tackle, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with complex query tuning, schema refinement and cloud migration approaches. Essential Criteria : Expertise in Oracle Database (19c and above), including Grid Infrastructure, Recovery Manager, Data Guard Expertise in database management, performance tuning and SQL optimisation. Expertise in provisioning databases on Linux platforms. Practitioner level knowledge of Cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, IaaS- and PaaS-based database solutions . Practitioner level skills in Linux OS and scripting. Working knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous delivery tooling (for example, Terraform, Ansible, Git) and database automation using the aforementioned tools. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Criteria Practitioner level knowledge of one of the following database technologies: SQL Server or PostgreSQL. Working knowledge of Agile deliveries, collaborative tooling and techniques, including Jira and Kanban. Working knowledge of ITIL 4 processes. Understanding of government or public sector technology requirements.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Database Specialist), you will work in an Agile fast-paced environment helping to deliver and maintain database products and solutions. Already a skilled Practitioner and role model, you will ensure best practices are adhered to and guide teams on how to deliver and support quality database products. In addition, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance of critical database platforms in the cloud and on-premise, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our products and services within agreed service levels. Person specification The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Database Infrastructure Engineer or Database Administrator, and you will have experience of: Providing effective database management and support gained in very large, highly available, enterprise-class environments. Technical experience should include, but not limited to, database provisioning, security, backups and restores and on-premises to cloud migrations, with an emphasis on Oracle technology. Responsibilities Proactively contribute to the Database Engineering Community of Practice by providing technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members. Manage databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems on-premise and Cloud IaaS and PaaS environments. Configure and maintain database servers, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure optimum levels of performance, availability, security, and automation. Support architects and developers to ensure design, development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations. Independently analyse, tackle, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with complex query tuning, schema refinement and cloud migration approaches. Essential Criteria : Expertise in Oracle Database (19c and above), including Grid Infrastructure, Recovery Manager, Data Guard Expertise in database management, performance tuning and SQL optimisation. Expertise in provisioning databases on Linux platforms. Practitioner level knowledge of Cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, IaaS- and PaaS-based database solutions . Practitioner level skills in Linux OS and scripting. Working knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous delivery tooling (for example, Terraform, Ansible, Git) and database automation using the aforementioned tools. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Criteria Practitioner level knowledge of one of the following database technologies: SQL Server or PostgreSQL. Working knowledge of Agile deliveries, collaborative tooling and techniques, including Jira and Kanban. Working knowledge of ITIL 4 processes. Understanding of government or public sector technology requirements.
Senior DevOps Systems Administrator Guildford -1 day a month on-site 60,000 - 65,000 + Private Medical Insurance + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator looking to take ownership of complex cloud projects and have autonomy with a role while working remotely. This company is an established technology partner and managed service provider, specialising in unified communications and cloud contact centre solutions. They help public and private sector organisations modernise their digital infrastructure with a focus on improving customer experience and operational efficiency through system integration and digital transformation. In this varied role you will offer extensive support to help architect hybrid cloud solutions. You will lead automation efforts, streamline infrastructure using modern tooling, and grow your leadership skills by mentoring others. Your input will directly influence the business direction as you tackle impactful infrastructure challenges. The ideal candidate will have hands-on DevOps experience, specifically within AWS and Linux environments. You should be a confident scripter with a deep understanding of cloud security and networking, possessing the technical maturity to manage hybrid networks and respond to incidents with resilience. You will have a proven command of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, alongside experience managing containerised workloads with Kubernetes (EKS). Familiarity with virtualisation platforms like VMware or Proxmox is essential, as is the ability to build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a go-to expert within a forward-thinking organisation. You will have the platform to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines while having great opportunity to progress within the business. The Role: Design and deploy AWS/Private Cloud solutions. Build reliable pipelines via GitHub Actions and implement monitoring using Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch. Manage IAM, firewalls, and VPNs while collaborating across teams to improve system reliability. Mentor team members, maintain high-quality documentation, and participate in the on-call rota to ensure resilience. The Person: Extensive experience with DevOps, specifically including AWS, VMware/Proxmox, and Kubernetes (EKS). Highly proficient in Bash, Python, or Go for automation and system management. Strong Linux and networking knowledge with a focus on cloud security; AWS certifications or Trivy knowledge is a plus. Knowledge of Terraform and Ansible to drive scalability. Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior DevOps Systems Administrator Guildford -1 day a month on-site 60,000 - 65,000 + Private Medical Insurance + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator looking to take ownership of complex cloud projects and have autonomy with a role while working remotely. This company is an established technology partner and managed service provider, specialising in unified communications and cloud contact centre solutions. They help public and private sector organisations modernise their digital infrastructure with a focus on improving customer experience and operational efficiency through system integration and digital transformation. In this varied role you will offer extensive support to help architect hybrid cloud solutions. You will lead automation efforts, streamline infrastructure using modern tooling, and grow your leadership skills by mentoring others. Your input will directly influence the business direction as you tackle impactful infrastructure challenges. The ideal candidate will have hands-on DevOps experience, specifically within AWS and Linux environments. You should be a confident scripter with a deep understanding of cloud security and networking, possessing the technical maturity to manage hybrid networks and respond to incidents with resilience. You will have a proven command of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, alongside experience managing containerised workloads with Kubernetes (EKS). Familiarity with virtualisation platforms like VMware or Proxmox is essential, as is the ability to build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a go-to expert within a forward-thinking organisation. You will have the platform to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines while having great opportunity to progress within the business. The Role: Design and deploy AWS/Private Cloud solutions. Build reliable pipelines via GitHub Actions and implement monitoring using Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch. Manage IAM, firewalls, and VPNs while collaborating across teams to improve system reliability. Mentor team members, maintain high-quality documentation, and participate in the on-call rota to ensure resilience. The Person: Extensive experience with DevOps, specifically including AWS, VMware/Proxmox, and Kubernetes (EKS). Highly proficient in Bash, Python, or Go for automation and system management. Strong Linux and networking knowledge with a focus on cloud security; AWS certifications or Trivy knowledge is a plus. Knowledge of Terraform and Ansible to drive scalability. Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: - Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) - Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks - UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) - The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: - Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. - Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. - Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting - Linux, Apache/Nginx - Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions - Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles - Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing - Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: - System/server admin experience - Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience - PHP and Composer - Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. - AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) - Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. - Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. - Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. - Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. - AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone - Experience with Google Cloud Platform - Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: - Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) - Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks - UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) - The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: - Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. - Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. - Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting - Linux, Apache/Nginx - Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions - Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles - Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing - Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: - System/server admin experience - Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience - PHP and Composer - Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. - AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) - Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. - Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. - Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. - Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. - AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone - Experience with Google Cloud Platform - Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.
Linux System Administrator with key skills in ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS and Debian is sought by a market leading cloud platform software house based in Birmingham city centre. With an industry leading thought leader as a founder this company place employee satisfaction at the heart of every business decision creating a forward thinking, entrepreneurial culture that embodies modern flexibility. This Linux System Administrator will be joining a re-structured, dynamic core system team working closely with the founder to bring new ideas, technology and a personality to the role with a level of autonomy that allows ownership of the design, installation and maintenance of the company's platforms. This Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Varied operating system exposure - ubuntu, RHEL etc - Solid web server experience - Apache, Nginx etc - Load balancing software exposure - Kemp, HAProxy etc - Solid database knowledge - MariaDB, MySQL etc - Replicated storage system - DRBD - Any containerization & IaC exposure would be useful - docker , Kubernetes, terraform, ansible etc - Knowledge of bash scripting - Solid understanding of server hardware - Git version control experience - Any open sourcing programming and AWS exposure would be a real plus In return this Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham will receive: - Starting salary of up to £60,000 - Up to 15% bonus - Flexible working patterns with a 3/2 in office/ at home split - Hybrid working hours - Private healthcare - 25 days holiday - Choice of technology - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured progression scheme in line with the company's expansion plans So if you are a Linux System Administrator looking to join a dynamic, autonomous company with great personal growth potential then please apply now to be considered. Linux System Administrator £50,000 - £60,000 Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, web servers, MySQL, ubuntu, RHEL, Debian
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Linux System Administrator with key skills in ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS and Debian is sought by a market leading cloud platform software house based in Birmingham city centre. With an industry leading thought leader as a founder this company place employee satisfaction at the heart of every business decision creating a forward thinking, entrepreneurial culture that embodies modern flexibility. This Linux System Administrator will be joining a re-structured, dynamic core system team working closely with the founder to bring new ideas, technology and a personality to the role with a level of autonomy that allows ownership of the design, installation and maintenance of the company's platforms. This Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Varied operating system exposure - ubuntu, RHEL etc - Solid web server experience - Apache, Nginx etc - Load balancing software exposure - Kemp, HAProxy etc - Solid database knowledge - MariaDB, MySQL etc - Replicated storage system - DRBD - Any containerization & IaC exposure would be useful - docker , Kubernetes, terraform, ansible etc - Knowledge of bash scripting - Solid understanding of server hardware - Git version control experience - Any open sourcing programming and AWS exposure would be a real plus In return this Linux System Administrator based near Birmingham will receive: - Starting salary of up to £60,000 - Up to 15% bonus - Flexible working patterns with a 3/2 in office/ at home split - Hybrid working hours - Private healthcare - 25 days holiday - Choice of technology - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured progression scheme in line with the company's expansion plans So if you are a Linux System Administrator looking to join a dynamic, autonomous company with great personal growth potential then please apply now to be considered. Linux System Administrator £50,000 - £60,000 Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, web servers, MySQL, ubuntu, RHEL, Debian
We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Service Principal Administrator (Data Centre) to join out IT team here at Harrods. You will be responsible for the end-to-end physical, virtual, on premises, and cloud platforms across Harrods, supporting us as we navigate through the next part of our journey. About the role Harrods has been on a journey over the last 3 years, driving a modern infrastructure and application portfolio that is delivered on modern cloud and hybrid on-premises software defied data centre architecture. As an IT organisation, we are organically moving to thinking and operating in a 'cloud native' way. Our Infrastructure should be resilient, evergreen and we should operate a modern 'as a service' infrastructure that eliminates the need for large, expensive upgrade programs. The Principal Administrator will be responsible for the end-to-end physical, virtual and cloud platforms across Harrods supporting us as we navigate through the next part of our journey. This will cover both our current on premises data centres and driving our move to the cloud as part of our cloud strategy. They will be responsible for taking on the current Harrods IT strategy and driving it to delivery through the creation of the roadmaps, principles, and guiderails, while continuing to evolve the strategy alongside our Infosec and Architecture teams to ensure we have a secure and agile infrastructure/cloud platform. This role will be key in delivering our infrastructure transformation over the next 3/5 years and will be responsible for build, support, and delivery of the platform that will be at the core of Harrods IT going forward. The Principal Administrator will need to develop a strong partnership with our various Infrastructure and Application teams to gain a clear understanding of our current platforms, and to then develop a clear plan. About you Our ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly penetrate technology areas to solve problems, ask relevant questions, be proactive, take initiative, and drive for improvements and changes in approach. You will demonstrate a broad outlook and the ability to think medium to long-term, as well as being able to Identify root cause of the problem and then establishing priorities. We are looking for someone who can demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels, as well as the ability to coach and mentor teams across the wider organisation. You will also have the below: Experience in VMWare VCF and components including NSX-T, Avi, Tanzu. Experience in Infrastructure (Linux - Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu, VMWare, HPe, Cisco). Experience in Container orchestration systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) and container management. Detailed knowledge around the delivery of Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration. (Ansible, Terraform, GitLab).Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft Technologies, Data Centre Management, Enterprise Networking, WAN/LAN/WLAN, Routing, Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimisation, ZTNA services and Load Balancing. Solid understanding of Infrastructure Security, PAM, IAM, Active Roles and AD & Entra ID. Ability to build a consensus and drive and agree technical direction. Well-developed written and communications skills. Strong ability to influence and negotiate. About Us Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Service Principal Administrator (Data Centre) to join out IT team here at Harrods. You will be responsible for the end-to-end physical, virtual, on premises, and cloud platforms across Harrods, supporting us as we navigate through the next part of our journey. About the role Harrods has been on a journey over the last 3 years, driving a modern infrastructure and application portfolio that is delivered on modern cloud and hybrid on-premises software defied data centre architecture. As an IT organisation, we are organically moving to thinking and operating in a 'cloud native' way. Our Infrastructure should be resilient, evergreen and we should operate a modern 'as a service' infrastructure that eliminates the need for large, expensive upgrade programs. The Principal Administrator will be responsible for the end-to-end physical, virtual and cloud platforms across Harrods supporting us as we navigate through the next part of our journey. This will cover both our current on premises data centres and driving our move to the cloud as part of our cloud strategy. They will be responsible for taking on the current Harrods IT strategy and driving it to delivery through the creation of the roadmaps, principles, and guiderails, while continuing to evolve the strategy alongside our Infosec and Architecture teams to ensure we have a secure and agile infrastructure/cloud platform. This role will be key in delivering our infrastructure transformation over the next 3/5 years and will be responsible for build, support, and delivery of the platform that will be at the core of Harrods IT going forward. The Principal Administrator will need to develop a strong partnership with our various Infrastructure and Application teams to gain a clear understanding of our current platforms, and to then develop a clear plan. About you Our ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly penetrate technology areas to solve problems, ask relevant questions, be proactive, take initiative, and drive for improvements and changes in approach. You will demonstrate a broad outlook and the ability to think medium to long-term, as well as being able to Identify root cause of the problem and then establishing priorities. We are looking for someone who can demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels, as well as the ability to coach and mentor teams across the wider organisation. You will also have the below: Experience in VMWare VCF and components including NSX-T, Avi, Tanzu. Experience in Infrastructure (Linux - Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu, VMWare, HPe, Cisco). Experience in Container orchestration systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) and container management. Detailed knowledge around the delivery of Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration. (Ansible, Terraform, GitLab).Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft Technologies, Data Centre Management, Enterprise Networking, WAN/LAN/WLAN, Routing, Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimisation, ZTNA services and Load Balancing. Solid understanding of Infrastructure Security, PAM, IAM, Active Roles and AD & Entra ID. Ability to build a consensus and drive and agree technical direction. Well-developed written and communications skills. Strong ability to influence and negotiate. About Us Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on
We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they ve been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware or Proxmox. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you re ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they ve been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware or Proxmox. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you re ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.
Systems Administrator (Linux & Windows) Salisbury, Wiltshire / Hybrid remote (2 days per week) 30k- 45k A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented, self-motivated individual to grow with a small but rapidly developing brand, which has seen phenomenal growth year on year. The role of Systems Administrator is varied and will include completing & administering mission critical tasks. Being part of the systems admin team, you will be involved in managing and supporting high level systems based on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Platform. We are looking for the successful candidate to come from a Systems Admin background and ideally working within a high pressure technical environment. Key skills for this role include: Linux (ideally Ubuntu) Windows Server MySQL PHP (hosting) Active Directory Bash or Python Scripting Networking (TCP/IP) As part of the role, you will be rewarded with the following: An attractive starting salary! A chance to learn new technologies & techniques A fun, dynamic working environment. Excellent career progression Salary re-views Attractive holiday entitlement Excellent work life balance Hybrid Remote Working from home
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Systems Administrator (Linux & Windows) Salisbury, Wiltshire / Hybrid remote (2 days per week) 30k- 45k A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented, self-motivated individual to grow with a small but rapidly developing brand, which has seen phenomenal growth year on year. The role of Systems Administrator is varied and will include completing & administering mission critical tasks. Being part of the systems admin team, you will be involved in managing and supporting high level systems based on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Platform. We are looking for the successful candidate to come from a Systems Admin background and ideally working within a high pressure technical environment. Key skills for this role include: Linux (ideally Ubuntu) Windows Server MySQL PHP (hosting) Active Directory Bash or Python Scripting Networking (TCP/IP) As part of the role, you will be rewarded with the following: An attractive starting salary! A chance to learn new technologies & techniques A fun, dynamic working environment. Excellent career progression Salary re-views Attractive holiday entitlement Excellent work life balance Hybrid Remote Working from home
DBA Specialist 5 days on-site in Hursley or Leicester 12 months SC Clearance required UMBRELLA Only Role Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) Specialist to join our team. The DBA Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our critical database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ensuring data integrity and availability. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures. Ensure database scalability and performance. Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and patching. Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues. Manage database security and access control. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Required Skills: Proven experience as a DBA Specialist or similar role. Strong understanding of database concepts and principles. Proficiency in one or more database management systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Knowledge of database security best practices. Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus. Experience with scripting languages (esp. PowerShell) is highly desirable. Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. Awareness of Apache Tomcat & JVM Experience of overcoming VLDB challenges. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Strong understanding of SQL. Knowledge of operating systems, such as Linux and Windows. Experience with Automation such as Ansible. Some working knowledge of NetAPP OnTap and SnapCenter is highly desirable. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
DBA Specialist 5 days on-site in Hursley or Leicester 12 months SC Clearance required UMBRELLA Only Role Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) Specialist to join our team. The DBA Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our critical database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ensuring data integrity and availability. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures. Ensure database scalability and performance. Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and patching. Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues. Manage database security and access control. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Required Skills: Proven experience as a DBA Specialist or similar role. Strong understanding of database concepts and principles. Proficiency in one or more database management systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Knowledge of database security best practices. Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus. Experience with scripting languages (esp. PowerShell) is highly desirable. Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. Awareness of Apache Tomcat & JVM Experience of overcoming VLDB challenges. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Strong understanding of SQL. Knowledge of operating systems, such as Linux and Windows. Experience with Automation such as Ansible. Some working knowledge of NetAPP OnTap and SnapCenter is highly desirable. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator Location: On site (Secure Facility - London Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Employment Type: Full Time Sector: Secure / Defence / Government About the Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator to join our secure operations team. Working within a high security environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising Linux based systems that underpin mission critical services for government and defence sector customers. This position is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a secure, fast paced environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, stable, and secure infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar) in a secure, multi system environment. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Perform patching, updates, and security hardening in accordance with strict governance and compliance requirements. Support secure networks, storage solutions, and virtualised environments (VMware, KVM, or Hyper V). Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls following least privilege principles. Produce and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Work closely with security teams to ensure systems remain compliant with internal and external standards. Support incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities. Participate in on call or out of-hours support as required within the secure environment. Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (must be currently held and transferable). Strong hands on experience with Linux administration across production or secure environments. Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). Experience with secure configuration, system hardening, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with configuration management or automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet). Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls). Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or equivalent). Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently in a restricted environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Exposure to defence, government, or high security environments. Experience with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, containers, Docker/Kubernetes). Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN/NAS). Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or security related qualifications.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator Location: On site (Secure Facility - London Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Employment Type: Full Time Sector: Secure / Defence / Government About the Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator to join our secure operations team. Working within a high security environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising Linux based systems that underpin mission critical services for government and defence sector customers. This position is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a secure, fast paced environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, stable, and secure infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar) in a secure, multi system environment. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Perform patching, updates, and security hardening in accordance with strict governance and compliance requirements. Support secure networks, storage solutions, and virtualised environments (VMware, KVM, or Hyper V). Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls following least privilege principles. Produce and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Work closely with security teams to ensure systems remain compliant with internal and external standards. Support incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities. Participate in on call or out of-hours support as required within the secure environment. Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (must be currently held and transferable). Strong hands on experience with Linux administration across production or secure environments. Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). Experience with secure configuration, system hardening, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with configuration management or automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet). Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls). Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or equivalent). Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently in a restricted environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Exposure to defence, government, or high security environments. Experience with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, containers, Docker/Kubernetes). Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN/NAS). Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or security related qualifications.
Our client, an established catering and hospitality company, is currently recruiting an SAP HANA Administrator to join their SAP team on a 6-month contract basis. The SAP Administrator will be responsible for managing the Linux services in use to enable the business to achieve its business objectives and strategic plans. Key Responsibilities for the SAP HANA Administrator : Administer, manage, and maintain SAP HANA databases. Perform database tuning and performance monitoring. Support backup and recovery operations. Provide support and guidance to the SAP team. Resolve database performance issues, capacity issues, replication, and other data-related issues. Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreements. Skills Required for the SAP HANA Administrator : A strong background working as an SAP Admin Proficiency in database management, tuning, backup, and recovery Strong technical documentation skills with ability to summarise technical issues or proposals in non-technical language when required. Experience of SAP upgrade from S2 to HANA is desirable Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Our client, an established catering and hospitality company, is currently recruiting an SAP HANA Administrator to join their SAP team on a 6-month contract basis. The SAP Administrator will be responsible for managing the Linux services in use to enable the business to achieve its business objectives and strategic plans. Key Responsibilities for the SAP HANA Administrator : Administer, manage, and maintain SAP HANA databases. Perform database tuning and performance monitoring. Support backup and recovery operations. Provide support and guidance to the SAP team. Resolve database performance issues, capacity issues, replication, and other data-related issues. Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreements. Skills Required for the SAP HANA Administrator : A strong background working as an SAP Admin Proficiency in database management, tuning, backup, and recovery Strong technical documentation skills with ability to summarise technical issues or proposals in non-technical language when required. Experience of SAP upgrade from S2 to HANA is desirable Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - LINUX Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - LINUX Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client's large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work. Key Responsibilities BAU & Operational Support Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux servers across production and non-production environments Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening Manage user access, permissions and authentication services Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes Modernisation & Project Work Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation Documentation & Governance Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks Follow change management and incident management processes Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar) Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms Experience with patch management and security best practices Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash or similar) Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools Experience supporting large-scale server estates Desirable Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform) Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewalls ITIL or relevant Linux certifications Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment Clear communication and documentation abilities Proactive and improvement-focused mindset What's on Offer Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects Supportive technical environment with room for growth Competitive salary and benefits package At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client's large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work. Key Responsibilities BAU & Operational Support Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux servers across production and non-production environments Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening Manage user access, permissions and authentication services Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes Modernisation & Project Work Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation Documentation & Governance Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks Follow change management and incident management processes Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar) Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms Experience with patch management and security best practices Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash or similar) Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools Experience supporting large-scale server estates Desirable Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform) Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewalls ITIL or relevant Linux certifications Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment Clear communication and documentation abilities Proactive and improvement-focused mindset What's on Offer Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects Supportive technical environment with room for growth Competitive salary and benefits package At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
