Job Description

Oracle Linux KVM OLVM Architecture-Led

Are you an Oracle Linux KVM expert ready to take full ownership of enterprise virtualisation platforms?

We're looking for a hands-on SME / Architect to design, build and deliver secure, large-scale KVM environments in highly regulated, mission-critical settings.

We are looking for someone with SC clearance in place for the role - NPPV3 is also required for the role but this can be obtained before starting.

This is a genuine end-to-end role - from gathering requirements and producing architecture through to build, migration, assurance and handover into live service.

• Lead the design and delivery of Oracle Linux KVM / OLVM platforms
• Produce high-quality HLD & LLD documentation
• Architect and implement:
  • KVM hosts, clusters & virtualisation environments
  • Storage domains (NFS, iSCSI, FC)
  • Logical networks, VLANs & VM standards
• Deliver build, configuration, migration and platform validation
• Design for high availability, resilience & disaster recovery
• Define standards across:
  • Security hardening & compliance
  • Performance & capacity optimisation
  • Backup, monitoring & automation
• Work closely with infra, network, security & application teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring

• Deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Linux KVM & OLVM (oVirt)
• Strong experience designing enterprise virtualisation platforms
• Proven delivery of HLD & LLD documentation
• Solid knowledge of:
  • qemu-kvm, libvirt, VDSM
  • VM lifecycle, HA & live migration
• Strong Linux administration & system hardening
• Storage & networking design (SAN, VLANs, bridging, bonding)
• Automation skills (Ansible, Bash, Python, APIs)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement & problem ownership

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.