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*Linux Architect - 6 months Contract - London - Remote* RED now has a new contract opportunity for an SC-Cleared Linux Architect to join one of our key partners for a new cloud migration and transformation project. The initial contract will be for 6 months. This contract is to start ASAP and will be fully remote. Please note that this role is inside IR35. * Active SC Clearance is a requirement .* Specific skills/experience required: 12+ years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years focused on Azure Infrastructure, including Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure Migrate, Networking, Data/Storage, Security, SIAM, Azure Key Vault and Azure IAM Proven experience working with and leading infrastructure teams (5+ members), providing technical guidance, governance and delivery oversight Strong expertise in Azure Migrate and cloud infrastructure assessments, including large-scale migration solutioning Experience designing and delivering Azure Landing Zones and target cloud architectures (HLD & LLD) Ability to define end-to-end Azure solution architectures, covering business, application and infrastructure layers as well as commercial considerations (TCO/ROI) Experience providing BoM pricing, licensing details, and solution design documentation Hands-on experience with migrating on-prem workloads to Azure Strong troubleshooting experience across Azure and Linux environments (performance, networking, clustering, memory, IO issues) Strong knowledge of Linux administration, including storage, file systems, networking, DNS, backup & restore, services, Scripting and performance tuning Experience with web Servers and infrastructure tools such as Apache HTTPD, HAProxy, Varnish, Postfix Strong understanding of security in UNIX/Linux environments Experience across industries such as banking, healthcare, or insurance Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex infrastructure issues Excellent communication skills in English Able to join ASAP Nice to have: Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, etc.) Scripting/programming knowledge in Bash, Python, Ruby, or Perl Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GIT, Jenkins If this role interests you, please send your CV to Lara on (see below) or apply here!

Linux Engineer - Porton Down - On-site - Full Time Day rate: 450 - 500 p/d Outside IR35 Contract: 6 months (possible extension) Location: Porton Down, Salisbury (On-site, 5 days a week) Clearance: DV Clearance Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our client's team on a 6-month contract in Salisbury. This role is fully on-site and will lead the setup of a standalone, air-gapped network within a lab environment. The role will involve: Leading on the design and strategy for the target network. Configuring and deploying 20 servers and workstations. Integrating legacy hardware model servers from an old DSI network into the existing Linux standalone network. Working with and adapting the lab's standalone infrastructure to create a new combined network. Producing clear documentation and records to ensure smooth ongoing maintenance. Designing, proposing, and implementing improvements in: - Linux software updates and workstation configuration. - User account/domain configuration. - Shared filesystems. - Browser-based software management tools. Essential: Strong hands-on experience with Linux, networking, and domain management. Proven ability to configure, integrate, and deploy servers/workstations. Experience within secure/defence or lab-based environments (desirable). Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills. Non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National and eligible to work in the UK Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government DV-level security clearance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)