Unix / Linux Engineer

Unix / Linux Engineer- DV

We have a new opportunity for a Unix / Linux Engineer to work in the area of Gloucestershire or London. This is a 6 month rolling contract with the likelihood of extension of up to 2 years. This is an urgent requirement and the client is specifically looking for the candidate to currently hold a DV clearance.
In this role you will have overall responsibility for supporting a large Linux cluster - primarily through the delivery of third level operational support for server hardware and platform software.

Skills and Competencies

* Broad mix of Unix/Linux System Administration skills, including RedHat LINUX certification.
* Previous experience within an Enterprise environment , with in-depth understanding
* virtualisation, installation and customisation of complex multinode systems
* High level problem investigation and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues around Software installation, Software Clustering - HA & Failover Services, Batch and Parallel Job Schedulers.
* Self starting with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating persistence in pursuing solutions/fixes and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems.
* Firm understanding and experience of DHCP, DNS, NIS, Shell scripting and knowledge of kernel tuning, Perl and C Code.
* HPC - high performance computers, linux/unix experience essential

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV security clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying

Please forward your CV to apply by email to discuss this role further. We would be delighted to hear from you!

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