Oracle Linux KVM Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared)

• Act as the SME for Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)
• Own architecture and design across virtualisation platforms, including clusters, hosts and networking
• Produce high-quality HLD and LLD documentation covering architecture, security, and operational models
• Lead build, configuration, and deployment of KVM/OLVM environments
• Define standards across security hardening, patching, monitoring and resilience
• Design and implement high availability, disaster recovery, and live migration solutions
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to ensure integration and supportability
• Support governance, assurance and technical design reviews
• Drive implementation, migration, and operational readiness planning

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Linux KVM and OLVM
• Proven track record producing HLD and LLD documentation
• Deep understanding of KVM stack (qemu-kvm, libvirt, VDSM)
• Strong Linux administration and platform hardening experience
• Experience designing large-scale virtualisation platforms
• Knowledge of storage (NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel) and networking (VLANs, bonding, bridging)
• Experience with HA, DR, live migration and VM lifecycle management
• Automation skills (e.g. Bash, Python, Ansible, APIs)
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Desirable

• Experience with oVirt and self-hosted engine deployments
• Migration experience from legacy hypervisors
• Exposure to Oracle database or middleware platforms