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# VodafoneThree - IT Linux Administrator

- **Company:** Vodafone Limited
- **Location:** Aldershot, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, CentOS, Software Documentation, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Linux Security Modules, Linux Servers, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/vodafonethree-it-linux-administrator/54835459

## About the Role

You have strong Linux administration experience within enterprise environments
You possess hands on experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS or similar Linux distributions
You have experience with Linux system patching, performance tuning and troubleshooting
You understand Linux security best practices, hardening standards and vulnerability remediation
You have experience working with VMware and virtualised server environments
You are familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python or Ansible
You are comfortable working within IT security policies, governance frameworks and change management processes
You are proactive, self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment
You are organised, reliable and capable of managing your own workload
You hold DV clearance or are willing and eligible to undergo DV vetting
You enjoy learning new technologies and developing your technical capability

## Description

Join our Secure IT team and play a key role in supporting and maintaining our Linux estate within highly secure environments. You'll ensure critical systems remain available, secure and performant, supporting the infrastructure that underpins some of our most sensitive customer operations.
Working closely with infrastructure, security and project teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise across enterprise Linux platforms while contributing to the continuous improvement of our environments.

Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based operating systems
Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve Linux server and application issues
Perform system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management activities
Manage server deployments, configuration and hardening in line with security standards
Support virtualised Linux environments using VMware
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python or Ansible
Manage user access, permissions and authentication services
Ensure Linux systems are fully backed up, monitored and recoverable
Support the delivery of infrastructure and security projects
Maintain accurate system documentation, asset records and operational procedures
Contribute to maintaining departmental accreditation and compliance standards