Oracle Linux KVM Infrastructure Engineer; SC Cleared

Position: Oracle Linux KVM Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared)
Job Title:

Oracle Systems Engineer (Oracle Linux KVM SME / Architect)

Location:

Farnborough (hybrid, 1-3 days onsite per week) Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £630 per day (Inside IR35)

Hours:

37.5 per week Clearance:
Active SC required (NPPV3 preferred or willingness to undergo) Overview We're looking for an experienced Oracle Linux KVM Specialist / Architect to lead the end-to-end design, build and delivery of enterprise virtualisation platforms in secure, highly regulated environments. This is a senior, hands-on role with ownership across architecture, implementation, and transition into service.

Key Responsibilities
* 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 Key Skills & Experience
* 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 Reasonable Adjustments:
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