https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies--0ad89ad7-4ee8-4c11-bd1a-c128480cd06a RSS feed for Senior Linux System Administrator (DV Cleared) at Randstad Technologies. en-gb Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:42:59 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies--0ad89ad7-4ee8-4c11-bd1a-c128480cd06a https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies--0ad89ad7-4ee8-4c11-bd1a-c128480cd06a Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:52:59 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Senior Linux Systems Administrator Rate: £Competitive (Inside IR35) Location: Reading area (100% on-site Driver essential) Duration: 6-month contract (High chance of extension) Work Pattern: 9-day fortnight (Alternate Fridays off) Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance required The Role Looking for a high-rate contract with a genuine work-life balance? We need a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of a massive, 100% on-premise Big Data platform supporting UK Critical National Infrastructure. You''ll join a solid team in Reading, keeping mission-critical systems patched, secure, and running smoothly. What you''ll be doing day-to-day: System Health: Manage enterprise Linux (RHEL/Rocky Linux) and VMware vSphere environments. Automation: Use Ansible and Bash to automate server builds and routine tasks. Maintenance and Patching: Handle monthly OS/app updates, certificate renewals, and proactive disk/system checks. Troubleshooting: Dig into complex network, OS, and storage performance issues. What you need to bring: Clearance and Vetting: Active UK DV clearance. Technical Setup: Strong Red Hat or Rocky Linux skills, VMware familiarity, and hands-on Ansible/Bash scripting. ... Permanent