Unix Systems Specialist

Unix Systems Specialist
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £46,293 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 5
Department: Computing - Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

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UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

Job Description

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and Security Clearance is required.

The Role

The UNIX Systems Group, part of the Computing Division at UKAEA, is integral to the technical design and delivery of UNIX systems, mainly running Linux and Solaris. Operating within the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Unit, this group actively supports application deployment, managing network infrastructure, security, server, storage, end-user computers, and device management. The Unix Systems Specialist, contributing to the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions unit, plays a crucial role in designing, configuring and maintaining UNIX-based systems, ensuring seamless operations, and promptly addressing technical issues. This role is essential for managing system configurations and implementing project-related activities within the broader scope of the Computing Division's responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Manage Linux-based systems, including HPC clusters, general purpose server running core infrastructure and cloud based systems
- Lead Linux system-related projects
- Maintain Linux systems configuration through configuration management systems
- Maintain and configure UNIX based storage systems
- Develop and manage OS and application configurations, along with a consistent configuration management system across all managed machines
- Ensure timely application of patches, updates, firmware, and security fixes, maintaining system integrity and minimising vulnerabilities
- 2nd and 3rd level support for Linux systems

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

- A degree in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience
- Significant knowledge of the Linux Operating System
- Significant practical experience managing Linux Systems in a Research Environment
- Significant experience with configuration management tools such as CFengine or Ansible
- Experience in using version controls systems, i.e. git or svn
- Good understanding of current network protocols
- Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Requirements:

- Experience of cluster schedulers such as SLURM
- Experience in preparing technical aspects for procurements
- Experience in managing Unix systems other than Linux
- Experience in managing Linux systems at scale
- Experience in managing technical projects

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.