Quick overview
Job description
We're looking to strengthen our IT Infrastructure Team with a Linux / Network Engineer. This role reflects increasing demand for Linux and networking expertise across both our client project work and our core infrastructure, including a planned expansion of work within our secure environments.
Overview
We're looking to strengthen our IT Infrastructure Team with a Linux / Network Engineer. This role reflects increasing demand for Linux and networking expertise across both our client project work and our core infrastructure, including a planned expansion of work within our secure environments.
The role
This role will increase our Linux and Network capability at a senior level. You'll work alongside other Systems Engineers to design, implement, maintain and support physical and virtualised Linux operating systems across our corporate estate, our secure environments, and infrastructure delivered for client projects. You will also play a key role in the development and continuous improvement of network design, implementation, and support.
You’ll join an infrastructure team of 5, within a wider department of 29, to support the ever-changing needs of the business. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders and develop relationships with colleagues from across the business, including project teams who depend on Linux infrastructure to deliver their work.
Cambridge Consultants is a growing and developing company, so you’ll be given a diverse and substantial workload from the get-go, with real ownership over how Linux and networking support is delivered across the business.
Responsibilities
- Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting physical and virtualised Linux operating systems and associated applications within an Enterprise environment
- Network design, implementation, maintenance and support
- Supporting Linux and network infrastructure within secure environments, including working towards the appropriate clearance where required
- Developing scripts to automate system configuration and processes where appropriate (Infrastructure as code)
- Monitoring of Linux logs and proactively highlighting any potential problems
- Ensuring compliance for Linux operating systems with applicable security standards (i.e. Cyber Essentials Plus)
- Supporting Linux based software licencing
- Supporting Linux desktop provisioning and lifecycle management as part of a shared team responsibility
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant infrastructure technologies and embracing a continuous improvement mindset
- Working alongside the Cyber security team to assist investigating security incidents as required
You’ll be given ownership of your responsibilities and the support to shape the role further as Cambridge Consultants continues to grow.
What you can bring
- Experience implementing and supporting Linux, Debian and Redhat distributions in an enterprise environment, including authentication, security, and networking
- Experience in automating desktop deployments and life-cycle management with provisioning tools like Ubuntu Landscape, Foreman/RHEL, Satellite, Ansible etc.
- Experience in network design, implementation and support that underpins an enterprise size environment
- Experience of programming or scripting
- Troubleshooting skills within complex environments
- An appreciation of secure by design and DevOps principles
- Willingness to undergo security vetting and clearance, given this role will involve work within Cambridge Consultants' secure environments. Existing clearance is not required, but you must hold a UK passport to be eligible
By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.
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