Senior Linux Systems Administrator Didcot, England
Job description
Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Salary: £39,748 to £44,166 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Plus a recruitment and retention allowance of up to £1,500 per annum
Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance
Location: STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time/Part Time (minimum of 25 hours a week)
Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd March 2023
Come and do the kind of computing that got you into technology in the first place. Work with cutting-edge tech and world-leading scientists and engineers. And harness the power of some of the country's most advanced supercomputers to tackle work that improves daily life in the UK and far beyond.
The Scientific Computing Department (SCD) provides large-scale computing facilities, data storage and infrastructure at both Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire. Made up of numerical analysis, scientific computing and computation groups, the expertise and intelligence SCD provides UKRI, underpins almost every key calculation across the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and beyond.
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About the role:
The Data Services Group within SCD at RAL currently has an opportunity for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join the team responsible for the extensive computing infrastructure that supports the large science projects in which SCD participates.
Along with acting as a technical expert from SCD projects during interaction with the science communities to help understand, define and develop future requirements. You will be a senior member of the team, taking responsibility for installing, maintaining and supporting the data storage services and scientific computing resources. You will take ownership of specific sections of the infrastructure ensuring they run smoothly and meet their operational commitments including investigating, recommending and deploying new technologies, services and applications required to enhance the service levels provided.
As the current infrastructure includes advanced applications and middleware deployed across 40000+ CPU cores, 75PB+ online data storage, complex virtualisation and cloud installations all underpinned by high performance networking you will have opportunities to further develop your skills in a wide range of technologies.
Essentials:
Educated to degree level in a scientific or technical discipline or have equivalent relevant experience.
Experienced in the use and system management of Linux systems and an understanding of how multiple software applications and systems components can be combined creating an integrated IT infrastructure.
Demonstrable history of good communication skills, team working, and a proactive attitude.
The ability to diagnose and resolve problems in technical environments, planning and delivering working solutions on time.
Specialist knowledge in large scale storage systems.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake occasional UK and Overseas travel and to take a routine share in an on-call work system providing out of hours cover (allowance and overtime payments provided).
Employee Benefits:
We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:
30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
Flexible working hours.
An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
Employee shopping/travel discounts.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
We are committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
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About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
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