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This role reflects increasing demand for Linux and networking expertise across both our client project work and our core infrastructure, including a planned expansion of work within our secure environments.\nThe role\nThis role will increase our Linux and Network capability at a senior level. You'll work alongside other Systems Engineers to design, implement, maintain and support physical and virtualised Linux operating systems across our corporate estate, our secure environments, and infrastructure delivered for client projects. You will also play a key role in the development and continuous improvement of network design, implementation, and support.\nYou'll join an infrastructure team of 5, within a wider department of 29, to support the ever-changing needs of the business. You'll work closely with key stakeholders and develop relationships with colleagues from across the business, including project teams who depend on Linux infrastructure to deliver their work.\nCambridge Consultants is a growing and developing company, so you'll be given a diverse and substantial workload from the get-go, with real ownership over how Linux and networking support is delivered across the business.\nResponsibilities\nDue to the nature of this role, you should expect to be on-site much of the time. Your responsibilities may vary but here's a list of the types of things you can expect to be doing:\nDesigning, implementing, maintaining, and supporting physical and virtualised Linux operating systems and associated applications within an Enterprise environment\nNetwork design, implementation, maintenance and support\nSupporting Linux and network infrastructure within secure environments, including working towards the appropriate clearance where required\nDeveloping scripts to automate system configuration and processes where appropriate (Infrastructure as code)\nMonitoring of Linux logs and proactively highlighting any potential problems\nEnsuring compliance for Linux operating systems with applicable security standards (i.e. Cyber Essentials Plus)\nSupporting Linux based software licencing\nSupporting Linux desktop provisioning and lifecycle management as part of a shared team responsibility\nMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant infrastructure technologies and embracing a continuous improvement mindset\nWorking alongside the Cyber security team to assist investigating security incidents as required\nYou'll be given ownership of your responsibilities and the support to shape the role further as Cambridge Consultants continues to grow.\nWhat you can bring\nWe're looking for someone with the following skills and experience:\nExperience implementing and supporting Linux, Debian and Redhat distributions in an enterprise environment, including authentication, security, and networking\nExperience in automating desktop deployments and life-cycle management with provisioning tools like Ubuntu Landscape, Foreman/RHEL, Satellite, Ansible etc.\nExperience in network design, implementation and support that underpins an enterprise size environment\nExperience of programming or scripting\nTroubleshooting skills within complex environments\nAn appreciation of secure by design and DevOps principles\nSome projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to obtain a Security Check level security clearance ( United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ). You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.\nBy submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. 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