Infrastructure Consultant – Linux Expert

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom KBC Technologies Group Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

SC Clearance
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Infrastructure Consultant
with strong expertise in
Linux/Unix
and working knowledge of
Windows environments
, focused on applying hardening configurations and ensuring secure baseline compliance. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with server login, executing manual configurations, running automation scripts, and maintaining clear documentation while adhering to MCS 2.0 hardening standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply predefined
    OS hardening configurations
    across Linux/Unix and Windows servers.
  • Log into servers and perform
    manual configuration updates
    based on
    MCS 2.0
    (VF3 minimum configuration standards).
  • Run existing
    Shell
    and
    PowerShell
    scripts to automate configuration tasks.
  • Review and validate changes to ensure correct implementation.
  • Document configuration steps, updates, and exceptions accurately.
  • Escalate deviations, technical issues, or non-compliance situations promptly.
  • Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to meet hardening and compliance objectives.

Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in
    Linux/Unix administration
    (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS, etc.).
  • Good understanding of
    Windows Server OS architecture
    .
  • Familiarity with
    PowerShell
    (Windows) and
    Shell scripting
    (Linux).
  • Solid understanding of
    OS hardening standards
    , security baselines, and configuration best practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic server configuration or script-related issues.

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