Software Engineer/System Administrator - Linux, C++ at Qodea

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux, C++, Ansible, Rocky 9, System Hardening, Firewall Policies, Air-Gapped Environment, Script Vetting, YAML, Bash, Python, SC Cleared, MOD/Gov, JSP 440/604/453, Secure By Design, CIS Benchmarks

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Software Engineer/System Administrator – Linux, C++ Work where work matters. We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet. You will join an exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work. Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about. We look for people who embody: Innovation to solve the hardest problems. ‍Accountability for every result. ‍Integrity always. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to develop and secure an air- gapped environment. This role requires a specialist who can bridge the gap between infrastructure and development, utilising their extensive experience with Linux (Rocky 9) and Ansible to automate bespoke solutions while maintaining rigorous security standards. You will be responsible for a variety of areas, from implementing robust firewall policies and system hardening to vetting scripts and supporting C++ environments, ensuring our critical system remain resilient and compliant. Required Skills / Experience Essential Sufficient Linux experience to implement bespoke scripts Identify best practice when applying any scripts that are generated via tooling or engineers Identify if scripts provided by any tool is appropriate for use in the system Ability to apply system hardening to Linux system Proficient experience with Ansible playbooks and creating ‘air-gapped’ repositories Firewall rules and policy implementation for an air-gapped system Event logging and monitoring C++, Ansible, YAML, Bash, Python SC cleared Willing to travel to client site (near Portsmouth) Desirable: Previous experience working with MOD/Gov Knowledge of JSP 440/604/453 and Secure by Design (SbD) Knowledge of security configuration standards i.e. CIS Benchmarks Patching air-gapped systems Duration Immediate start to ~5th June 26; 2 days per week on site near Portsmouth. Diversity and Inclusion At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and securing an air-gapped environment, requiring the specialist to bridge infrastructure and development by utilizing Linux and Ansible for automation while maintaining rigorous security standards. Responsibilities include implementing firewall policies, system hardening, vetting scripts, and supporting C++ environments to ensure system resilience and compliance.