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Searchability NS&D

Linux System Administrator

On site

Gloucester, United kingdom

£ 70,000 /year

Full Time

09-12-2025

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Skills

Python Bash PowerShell Docker Ansible VMware Research Linux Windows System Administration Terraform Express Infrastructure as Code Windows Server

Job Specifications

Gloucester location – full time on site
Must hold an active enhanced security clearance (West)
Competitive salary DOE – plus 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus
Experience in Linux, Containerisation, Python/Bash/PowerShell, Windows Servers, IaC

Who are we?

The client is a leading world-class engineering and technology consultancy that delivers advanced research, development services, and products to high-profile customers. They work directly with customers in a variety of sectors to solve a range of challenging technical problems through varied project work. We’re rapidly expanding and growing so now is an excellent time to join our team and progress your career.

What will the Linux Sys Admin be doing?

A successful candidate will be maintaining and operating platforms, resolving customer issues, and ensuring continued secure operations of services. Your work will be essential for maintaining the operational integrity of mission-critical services. You will also aid in the successful operation of both cloud and on-prem software applications.

The Linux Sys Admin should have…

Active enhanced DV security clearance (West)
Willing to work full-time on-site
Experience in Linux System Administration
Virtualisation / Containerisation technologies – VMware/ESXi/Docker

Desirable:

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Ansible/Terraform
Scripting – Bash/Python/PowerShell
Windows Server Technologies

To be Considered…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you.

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Linux Sys Admin / Linux / VMware / ESXi / Linux / Windows / Python / Bash / PowerShell / Ansible / Terraform / containerisation / virtualisation / IaC / Infrastructure as Code / Security Cleared / Security Clearance / DV / DV Cleared / DV Clearance / Cheltenham / Gloucester

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more