Linux / Unix Systems Administrator

Job description

Linux / Unix Systems Administrator

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Are you an experienced Linux / Unix Systems Administrator interested in looking after a large and complex, Corporate, estate? Interested in working with a multi-functional, multi-national, team looking after a wide range of services and projects? Interested in a role where you can shape the future of Airbus Defence and Space Linux / Unix systems and services?

Then this will be the role for you!

As a Linux / Unix Sys Admin you will be joining a close-knit, welcoming, team of 5 dedicated Linux / Unix professionals who are part of a larger team of 16. You will be joining a team of experienced techies, who knowledge share and work with up-to-date technology.

This role is based in Stevenage and is a full time role Monday to Friday with requirement to cover on call in rota. The rota is 1 week a month (inc evening and weekend) for major incidents, you will be compensated with an on-call allowance.

This role requires UK travel a couple of times a month and occasional European travel.

It is an exciting time to join the Information Management (IM) Team. IM is the Information Technology (IT) business enabler and runs the Business Relationship Management Role for Airbus Defence and Space.

As a central function, IM is involved in all business processes and enables technical as well as management careers. IM covers a wide range of state-of-the-art technologies and positions ranging from IT infrastructure, application support to governance or strategic consultancy. IM offers exciting opportunities for a successful career in an advanced and forward-looking environment.

The successful candidate will need to gain UK Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

As a Linux / Unix Administrator, your main duties will be:

·  Effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure, across a large and complex Estate.
·  Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values; enabling staff, volunteers, and partners.
·  Work with Security to ensure that solutions comply with regulatory and security policies.
·  Recommend improvements to existing infrastructure.
·  Support actively a "Work together" approach between teams working on an ITIL based model.

Required skills

As a Linux / Unix Systems Administrator, you will be joining a department that is going through change and therefore have the opportunity to shape the services and systems that you provide. To be successful for this role, you must have the following skills / experience:

·  Linux Distro (Redhat / Ubuntu / Debian or similar) with an interest in working with RHEL - Red Hat Enterprise Linux
·  Background in Linux / Unix Integration and consolidation of systems and services
·  Scripting for Automation - Shell Scripting / ksh / Bash / Perl / Python
·  LVM (Logical Volume Management) awareness
·  An understanding of TCP/IP networking
·  Experience supporting systems running databases
·  Experience in managing projects or team leadership is desirable

You will be working in an environment that has the following technologies – any experience in these is Desirable, but NOT essential as training will be provided.

·  HP-UX, Solaris
·  Unix Clustering (HPUX/RHEL)
·  GIT / GITLAB ANSIBLE
·  Storage products (Netapp / EVA)
·  OS Hardening
·  VMWARE