Linux Systems Administrator

Linux Systems Administrator
Utilities
Remote working - first week based in Plymouth for onboarding
6 months+
£55,000 - £60,000 Fixed Term Salary

In short: Linux Systems Administrator required to join a large electrical provider to support their Windows platform.

In full:

As a member of the IT and Digital Team, you will play a crucial role in driving technological innovation and efficiency within the power distribution sector. Your responsibilities will centre around leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise operations, enhance customer experiences, and ensure the reliability of the electricity distribution network. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of digital solutions that underpin the nation's power infrastructure with exposure to a variety of database platforms, integrations, firewalls, TCP/IP and Fibre-Channel networking.

Key Accountabilities:

After network and datacentre handover, assist in the implementation and support of platform, infrastructure and operational services across various domains, both on-premise and cloud.

· Installation and configuration of server-side software and processes, including integration with existing systems.

· Assisting in upgrading, maintenance and operational support escalations for a large and diverse estate of platform services and infrastructure.

· Liaising with third party software providers and systems integrators.

· Writing documentation for system installations, upgrades and operational procedures.

· Liaise with other teams to provide and troubleshoot ITD services.

· Undertake other duties and project tasks appropriate to the grade.

· As part of the role there may be a requirement to be a part of a Standby rota, providing critical out-of-hours support when needed.

Knowledge / Experience:

Linux core administrative skills.

? Understanding of system and services licensing models and governance in this area.

? Ability to identify, analyse, articulate and manage risks in relation to systems and infrastructure.

? Firm understanding of infrastructure assets both physical and virtual with knowledge of licensing models.

? Software development skills: bash scripting, PowerShell and Python. Other high-level language experience would be advantageous.

? An understanding of system security and how to deploy and harden new systems and services in accordance with sound security practice

? Dev and Sys Ops experience (e.g. Ansible, Microsoft DSC, git, CI/CD, REST APIs)

? Good supervisory and motivational skills with the experience required to mentor others.

? Appreciation of Cyber Security and relevance to networks and infrastructure.

? Experience (preferred, but not essential) and understanding in Cloud hosting/platforms.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.