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Senior Consultant - Linux

Computappoint
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Consultant specializing in Linux, offering a salary of up to £80,000 plus a £7,000 bonus.
  • The role is based in London or Portsmouth, with a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence 2-4 times a month.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a technical consultancy role, with strong expertise in Linux/UNIX systems.
  • Responsibilities include delivering consultancy on infrastructure projects, leading technical engagements, and supporting data centre migrations.
  • Applicants must also have hands-on experience with VMware and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, along with solid scripting and automation skills.

Senior Consultant - Linux 

  • Salary:  Up to £80,000 (DOE) + £7k Bonus
  • Location:  London or Portsmouth
  • Hybrid:  Remote with onsite 2-4 times a month

We’re working with a top-tier Managed Service Provider looking to hire a Senior Linux Consultant to deliver expert-level consultancy across Linux, VMware, and cloud platforms. You'll lead technical solutions, support key infrastructure projects, and contribute to data centre migrations.

Location: London or Portsmouth (with UK-wide client site travel)Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality technical consultancy to clients across infrastructure projects
  • Lead or contribute to small/medium-sized technical engagements
  • Design, implement, and support Linux-based solutions (RHEL, Oracle Linux, CentOS)
  • Support data centre migrations and hybrid cloud integrations (AWS/Azure)
  • Provide guidance to junior consultants and ensure project deliverables are met
  • Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years in a technical consultancy role
  • Strong Linux/UNIX expertise (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Solaris, HPUX)
  • Hands-on experience with VMware, Hypervisors, AWS/Azure
  • Solid scripting and automation knowledge
  • Data centre migration experience

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. 

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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