
Security Cleared Linux Administrator with DevOps exp
Posted 1 week ago by Synergize Consulting Ltd on JobServe
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Bristol, UK
Summary: The role of Security Cleared Linux Administrator with DevOps experience involves maintaining, configuring, and optimizing Linux-based platforms in both on-premises and cloud environments. The position emphasizes system security, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, utilizing advanced technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker. The successful candidate must hold a valid UK Security Clearance prior to starting. This is a full-time on-site position based in Bristol, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, configure, and optimise enterprise-grade Linux Servers.
- Apply system updates, patches, and Kernel upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues.
- Implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure compliance with CIS Benchmarks and security hardening guidelines.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments.
- Collaborate with developers to optimise application performance.
- Containerise applications with Docker and manage Kubernetes clusters.
- Monitor systems using Prometheus, Grafana and log analysis tools.
- Respond to security incidents and enforce best practices.
- Automate security tasks such as vulnerability scanning.
- Manage patching, backups, user access, and authentication (MFA).
- Maintain and enhance automation workflows using Bash, Python, or GitOps.
- Participate in daily stand-ups and document key changes and incidents.
Key Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Linux administration (command-line expertise).
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Perl Scripting.
- Experience with AWS, VMware, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, Firewalls, load balancers, proxies).
- Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT