L1/L2 Operations Lead - SC Cleared | Linux/Windows/Azure
Location: Warwick, UK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £325 per day
Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible
We are looking for an experienced L1/L2 Operations Lead to join a leading technology transformation programme supporting enterprise infrastructure environments. The role requires strong experience in Windows and Linux administration along with Azure cloud infrastructure.
This is a 6-month contract position based in Warwick with hybrid working (3 days onsite per week).
Key Responsibilities
* Support and administer Windows (Wintel) and Linux server environments.
* Manage Windows Server including Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and troubleshooting.
* Perform Linux administration including user access management, permissions, log analysis, and system performance tuning.
* Maintain systems through backups, patching, vulnerability remediation, and storage management.
* Troubleshoot network and infrastructure issues across environments.
* Manage Azure infrastructure including virtual networks, load balancers, storage accounts, Firewalls, and VM provisioning.
* Implement and manage SSL certificates and security configurations.
* Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
* Maintain documentation including SOPs and knowledge base articles.
Required Skills & Experience
* 10-15 years of IT infrastructure/operations experience.
* Strong Windows Server (Wintel) administration experience.
* Solid Linux system administration knowledge.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
* Experience with Identity and Access Management.
* Experience managing server patching and vulnerability remediation.
* Familiarity with IT Service Management processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management).
Nice to Have
* Basic knowledge of Oracle, SQL or PL/SQL.
* Experience with VMware or Hypervisor environments.
* Knowledge of SCADA environments.
Security Requirement
Candidates must be SC Cleared or eligible to obtain Security Clearance.