Linux Administrator Secure Projects

Logica are looking to recruit a skilled Linux Administrator with experience within secure Government projects to join the Security and Identity Management practice. The Linux Administrator will be responsible for the Installation, administration and maintenance of Linux systems.

Successful candidates should have one or more years experience and have technical experience of some of the following: ITIL, network storage and software tools for provisioning, configuration management, configuration control and performance tuning.

In addition to the above, recent experience making a significant contribution to a secure Government IT project is important.

Candidates would typically be currently working for commercial suppliers to Government.

The role is based in the South West and will involve work from Logica offices in Gloucester, Reading or London as well as working on client sites.

Candidates must have a flexible approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills and client focus.

Given the nature of the business conducted from within the practice the role will require the highest level of Government security clearance.

Logica's Security and Identity Management practice is a trusted security partner with 40 year track record of consultancy. With a security team of 500 professionals in 10 countries with deep business understanding of public and private markets, it offers and delivers complete security solutions addressing people, processes and systems, and enables clients to operate securely with innovative solutions using flexible business models (advise, design, build & operate)

Logicas's Security and Identity Management practice is an independent source for advice and solutions, with no vendor ties with capability to deliver security services across Europe with specialist local support.


Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 39,000 people across 36 countries. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG).

Function Technical

Experience & Qualifications Essential skills:
* Good knowledge of Bash scripting
* General redhat Linux experience
* Ability to work in a terminal environment with various editors such as vi & sed
* Good analytical capability and general technical knowledge
Desirable skills:
* A solid in networks
* Knowledge of DHCP & DNS servers used for kickstart
* Familiarity with HP service desk
* Knowledge of IBM hardware (down to bios level)

Package & Benefits Applicants will receive an excellent benefits package including:-

-Contributory Pension scheme, with company contribution up to 8% or Home Purchase Scheme;
-Life assurance up to 4 times salary;
-25 days paid holiday and rising to 30 days after 10 years;
-Private Medical insurance;
-Salary Continuation in sickness;
-Health Screening;
-Share Schemes.

In addition to this all employees are enrolled in a flexible benefits scheme allowing them to buy and sell benefits including holidays, additional insurances, childcare vouchers.