Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer

Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer

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Location: South West UK (site confidential) - On-site, 5 days per week
Duration: 12 months (with lextensions)
Clearance: Enhanced DV clearance (active required)

Join a vital, mission-critical programme supporting a secure, air-gapped IT environment. Our client is hiring for a dedicated Red Hat Infrastructure Support Engineer to maintain and support a large RHEL estate, ensuring stability, compliance, and security in a high-security setting.

What you'll be doing:
* Managing and supporting RHEL 7/8/9 systems within a secure, air-gapped environment
* Applying patches, upgrades, and monitoring system health to ensure operational resilience
* Following strict change, incident, and problem management protocols in line with ITIL standards
* Contributing to the stability and security of national defence infrastructure
* Documenting procedures and continuously improving operational processes

What you'll bring:
* Proven experience as a RHEL System Administrator
* Strong knowledge of x86 server architecture
* Familiarity with ITIL-based processes (change, incident, problem management)
* Experience working in air-gapped or highly secure environments
* Proficiency in system patching, upgrades, and monitoring
* Ability to follow and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Active eDV clearance

Desirable skills:
* Experience with Red Hat Satellite, Foreman, or similar lifecycle management tools
* Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation tasks
* Knowledge of storage technologies (LVM, NFS, SAN)
* Understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, DNS, DHCP)

Attributes we value:
* Attention to detail and thorough documentation skills
* Ability to work effectively under strict security and compliance standards
* Strong team player with excellent communication skills
* Committed to delivering high-quality work aligned with mission-critical objectives

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital national security project. xwzovoh If you meet the criteria and are ready to support a secure environment, we encourage you to apply today!