Unix Linux Administrator
Posted 2 days ago by KBC Technologies Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Infrastructure Senior Consultant – OS Hardening role focuses on securing servers, primarily Linux/Unix and some Windows, through the application of hardening standards via manual configuration and script-based automation. The position requires strong operating system knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to assess and mitigate risks during configuration changes. The consultant will collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance and lead troubleshooting efforts during incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Modify and adapt PowerShell and Shell scripts for environment-specific needs.
- Analyze the impact of configuration changes and perform rollbacks when necessary.
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance.
- Lead troubleshooting and rollback strategies during incidents.
- Create Implementation and roll back plans (Change Management).
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix internals (kernel parameters, services) and Windows OS.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for complex issues.
- Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash).
- Ability to assess risks and validate changes before implementation.
- Experience in infrastructure-level impact analysis.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
(Active SC Clerance ) Job Description: Infrastructure Senior Consultant – OS Hardening Role Summary Responsible for securing servers (primarily Linux/Unix, with some Windows) by applying hardening standards through manual configuration and script-based automation. Requires strong OS knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to assess and mitigate risks during configuration changes, including GPO-related changes. Responsibilities Modify and adapt PowerShell and Shell scripts for environment-specific needs. Analyze the impact of configuration changes and perform rollbacks when necessary. Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance. Lead troubleshooting and rollback strategies during incidents. Create Implementation and roll back plans (Change Management) Required Skills Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix internals (kernel parameters, services) and Windows OS. Strong troubleshooting skills for complex issues. Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash). Ability to assess risks and validate changes before implementation. Experience in infrastructure-level impact analysis.