Job Description Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: June 30, 2026 Work Setup: On-site (presence required as needed, with occasional travel to the Airbus site), SC clearance (UK sole national) required Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Linux Administrator to support the engineering infrastructure of a major organization in the aerospace sector. The role focuses on Linux-based systems across multiple network layers, providing processing, storage, and memory resources essential for complex simulation activities. The position also involves application maintenance, incident and request management, and daily collaboration with internal teams, other suppliers, and a range of client stakeholders. What you will do: Provide application support, including installation, configuration, and upgrades. Provision High Performance Computing (HPC) resources, primarily for engineering and simulation workloads (e.g., Matlab). Perform infrastructure administration across Red Hat Linux, Kickstart, and VMware systems. Coordinate information management in partnership with data center and network support groups. Conduct hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting activities. Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation and operational efficiency. Manage, investigate, and resolve support tickets in alignment with SLA requirements. Perform system updates, including applications, middleware, and databases.