https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies-recruitment--2003d59c-b9e1-4194-be61-65af53fa0540 RSS feed for Senior Linux System Administrator (DV Cleared) at Randstad Technologies Recruitment. en-gb Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:28:56 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies-recruitment--2003d59c-b9e1-4194-be61-65af53fa0540 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-linux-system-administrator-dv-cleared-randstad-technologies-recruitment--2003d59c-b9e1-4194-be61-65af53fa0540 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:52:33 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 800.00-800.00 Daily | Type: Contract | Senior Linux Systems AdministratorRate: 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 requiredThe RoleLooking 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.Logistics: Personal ... Contract