System Administrator

The role will require a high level of responsibility, an on-call schedule and will require some out-of-hours work. 

Key Skills:

Linux, Mac OSX, MySQL, Shell scripting, storage systems, networking, VOIP, security, ISO 27001, Internet services, virtual computing, AWS, OpenStack, containers, DevOps, hardware and software administration.

Description

Our client is a successful, innovative software development company based in Manchester City Centre that focuses on eGovernment and financial sector products and services.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator with a can-do attitude to join the team to help support the Company’s office and datacentre infrastructure, and contribute to ongoing improvements in system development.

You will work with the Company’s Infrastructure Manager to run business-as-usual operations and design and implement new infrastructure solutions for the Company’s software development and production environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the Company’s move to DevOps and delivery of a Software Defined Datacentre for its enterprise-level services.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in IT and Computing, with practical hardware and software experience in:

·         Linux Server Administration (especially Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS)

·         Mac OSX Desktop and Server

·         Databases - MySQL, MariaDB, NoSQL clusters

·         Storage – ZFS, NFS, replication and backups

·         Networking, including Firewalls, switches, cabling, Ethernet, fibre and wireless communications

·         Internet - DNS, Mail, Apache platforms, secure sockets and certificates

·         Virtualisation - AWS and similar

·         VOIP/SIP

·         Command-line scripting and automated deployment

·         Security hardening of systems

·         Anti-malware, anti-spam, anti-phising and intrusion detection

·         Logging, monitoring and alerting systems

Desirables

·         Degree in a computer engineering discipline at Second Class honours level or above

·         Good working knowledge of ISO 27001 and CyberEssentials, DevOps principles, Containers, Agile software development methodologies and continuous integration / continuous deployment

·         Familiarity with OpenStack, Blue-Green deployment and automated configuration management

Benefits include 25 days paid holiday in addition to public and bank holidays, a company mobile phone with airtime, a workplace pension scheme with employer contributions, support of your career path through professional training and qualifications, free refreshments, fruit and regular social events.  An additional employee benefit scheme is currently being designed.  Employees also enjoy annual bonuses dependent on the Company's performance.

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Manchester – City Centre

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience PLUS benefits including Pension, Parking, Childcare Vouchers, 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + more (see below)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: PH9388

Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency in respect of this role