Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid Milton Keynes, England
Job description
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Site Based Contract with a Hybrid Working Pattern
Join our community.
If you are looking to move your career ahead within Unix & Linux Administration and DevOps then Santander UK Linux team could be the choice for you.
Your role will be VCS, Unix & Linux administration & support in a complex high availability environment, including implementation, production support, performance monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery, upgrades, patching, migration within a virtualised environment and project work.
The Linux Administrators liaise with Santander colleagues to support all aspects of the VCS, Unix & Linux server infrastructure across the bank. We strive to use tools to automate tasks wherever possible.
The difference you’ll make.
- Installing patch, upgrade and configure VCS on Unix & Linux Servers.
- Providing Technical Support and Guidance.
- Performing System Maintenance.
- Monitoring System Performance.
- Modifying settings and configurations of virtual systems.
- Providing fast and effective BAU support for incidents and requests.
- Performing problem identification and root cause analysis.
What you’ll bring.
- Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8 in large scale data centre environments.
- Experience with the operation of a large VMware infrastructure.
- Experience of patching Linux servers to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Proficient with Ansible, shell scripting and Automation tools.
- Migration, upgrade and rebuild of legacy Linux Servers from RHEL6 & RHEL7 to RHEL8.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
It would also be nice for you to have.
- Previous exposure migrating VCS clusters e.g., VCS upgrade, host-based migrations and array-based migrations.
- Administration of Solaris, AIX and VCS.
- RHCSA / RHCE certified.
- Development tools such as Git and Gitlab.
What else you need to know.
Normally working 8 hours a day between 09:00 to 17:00 GMT (Monday to Friday) with one hour for lunch.
Providing On Call support up to a couple of times per quarter.
Out of hours project support for changes typically starting after 18:00 GMT or later (may include OS patching, vulnerability remediation and VCS patching)
Everyday Inclusion
At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.
How we’ll reward you.
Opportunities to embrace Agile with us as we transform our business, work in an environment with leading edge technology, attend ‘Meet Ups’ and be part of internal and external technology communities and work for an organisation that’s dedicated to your learning and ongoing development.
As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
- Competitive salary plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits.
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
- 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including : Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
- Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans.
- Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.
What to do next.
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.
If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 0870 414 9080.
