systems administrator Hartlepool, England
Job description
Company Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Discover more at www.necsws.com
Job Description
Please Note - This role can be based at any of the below offices on a hybrid basis (2-3 days/week in office):
Hartlepool
Alderley Edge
Nottingham
Hemel Hempstead
Bracknell
Join our team as a Unix/Linux System Administrator, driving technical excellence and support for internal and customer systems. Collaborate closely to ensure seamless delivery of Unix/Linux projects, surpassing expectations for existing and new customers.
Main Responsibilities:
Administer UNIX/Linux operating systems and software, resolving faults on multiple versions (RHEL, CentOS, Solaris, Ubuntu).
Support Pre-Sales & Sales teams in developing client solutions with suitable technology.
Assist in onboarding new customers and implementing solutions, overseeing projects from design to delivery.
Conduct controlled build, reconfiguration, and upgrades adhering to change control procedures.
Create, test, and maintain systems configuration and procedural documentation.
Participate in 24x7 on-call support, applying OS patches, and upgrading administrative tools.
Investigate root causes of infrastructure and application issues, ensuring access and security using configuration management tools.
Visit client sites as needed for meetings and issue resolution.
Qualifications
Essential Skills:
Strong knowledge of Solaris 10 & 11, including virtualization and management with Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center.
Strong knowledge of RHEL/CentOS 5/6/7 in an enterprise environment.
Knowledge of Debian/Ubuntu and Orchestration/Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
Experience managing full application stacks and supporting complex multi-server infrastructures.
Progressing projects from design to delivery, with understanding of UNIX/Linux system design and configuration.
Eligible for NPPV and Security Clearance
Experience working with 3rd party vendors and providing on-call support.
Proficiency in software management, virtualization (preferably VMWare), scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python), and TCP/IP networking.
Desirable Skills:
Experience in systems administration within a Managed Services environment.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker), web technologies (Apache, JBoss), and RDBMS databases (particularly Oracle).
Knowledge of network security, NetApp (NAS and SAN), Backup Solutions (preferably HP Data Protector), and MTAs (e.g., EXIM, Sendmail, Postfix).
Experience maintaining professional standards and compliance with ISO27001 certification and Company Security Policy.
Education / Qualifications:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
ITIL Foundation V3 certification.
Successful completion of CCAT online examination.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.
