Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid

Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid Shenley, England

Santander
Full Time Shenley, England 58178 - 99757 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid

Country: United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

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.

What you’ll bring.

  • Extensive knowledge of VCS in a Red Hat Linux environment (physical and virtual). This includes Storage Foundation, Volume Manager, Veritas Infoscale and Cluster File System.
  • Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8 and Veritas Cluster Server in large scale data centre environments.
  • Ability to test and upgrade VCS while producing detailed documentation for the team.
  • Previous exposure migrating VCS clusters e.g., host-based migrations and array-based migrations.
  • Experience with the operation of a large VMware infrastructure.
  • Experience of patching Linux servers to remediate vulnerabilities.

It would also be nice for you to have.

  • Administration of Solaris and AIX.
  • RHCSA / RHCE certified.
  • ServiceNow (or similar ITSM toolset) for managing incidents, requests, and changes.
  • Development tools such as Git and Gitlab.

What else you need to know.

Normally working hours between 09:00 to 17:00 GMT (Monday to Friday)

Occasionally flexible support such as an Early Shift which may start at 08:00 GMT (06:00 at periods of special interest)

Providing On Call support up to a couple of times per quarter.

Occasionally support a Late Shift which may start at 10:00 GMT.

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
  • Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us.
  • 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.

Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid
Santander

https://www.santander.com/en/careers/uk-careers
London, United Kingdom
Héctor Grisi
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Banking & Lending
Finance
1856
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