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NP Group

Linux & Windows Systems Engineer - eDV Cleared

On site

Hampshire, United kingdom

£ 575 /day

Freelance

20-01-2026

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Skills

VMware Test Networking Linux Redhat Windows OpenShift

Job Specifications

Contract: Enhanced eDV Cleared Linux & Windows Systems Engineer

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Initial 6 months (extendable)

Location: Hampshire (on site work minimum 4 days a week)

Rate: £500 - 575 a day (Deemed Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Reference: 20037

Due to the urgency of the assignment, resource needs to be a UK national and have current active enhanced DV clearance.

Immediate contract for an experienced engineer specialising in Linux and Windows systems to support the development of an internal messaging platform for our client.

Scope:
Deliver a pre-production test environment for a secure messaging system
Follow build instructions provided by vendor and create internal build documentation
Install and configure RedHat OpenShift Platform
Build and test production environment
Plan, track and report on progress for internal and external stakeholders
Liaise with required stakeholders across the client business to understand the system
Contribute to and agree test plans with test team to prove the solution
On-site minimum 4 days a week on site (Farnborough) for duration of activity
Expected Skills & Experience
HMG ICT and network standards
HMG documentation standards
Knowledge & experience of designing solutions with the following technologies: VMware (Broadcom VCF), Linux (Redhat Openshift), Microsoft Windows (inc AD, RDS, Group Policy), MS Exchange, Privileged Access Management, Auditing & logging policies, Backup & Storage, IP Networking
Ideally knowledge & experience of Testing.
Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

At NP Group, we challenge the status quo of the global talent market. We provide bold solutions, creative approaches and, above all, collaboration. We don't believe in transactional recruitment relationships, instead we focus on forging close partnerships with all our clients. Our consultants are highly knowledgeable in the industry sectors and technologies they serve and provide a consultative service tailored to you. Our specialist brands include Scala Leadership: Enabling businesses to execute their Go-To-Market strate... Know more