Unix System Administrator

DXC; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Unix System Administrator to provide technical support and ensure system performance on-site in Cheltenham. The candidate should possess proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems, knowledge of automation tools, and strong organizational skills. This role includes competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package that covers health insurance, pension, and various perks. Candidates must meet specific security clearance requirements, as well as residency criteria.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on technology and travel

Recognition tools and social events

Qualifications

• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems (Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting with Bash and Git.
• Experience with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problems.
• Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth functionality.
• Create and maintain documentation.

Skills

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Working to ITIL best practices

Desire to improve processes

Proactive approach towards risks and problems

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Docker

Job description

Job Description

Unix System Administrator

Location: Cheltenham/Gloucestershire (on site 5 days per week)

Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problems
• Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth system functionality
• Create, maintain, and utilise documentation
• Assist building compliance with processes and policies

What you will bring to the team

• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Working to ITIL best practices
• Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem
• Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
• A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems

Desirable Skills and Technologies

• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems (Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
• Shell scripting (Bash, KornShell, etc.)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
• Process and job control (cron, at, systemd timers)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, FTP)
• Filesystem management (LVM, ext4, XFS, ZFS)
• Performance tuning and monitoring (top, vmstat, iostat, sar, netstat)
• Exposure to automation software such as Ansible/Puppet
• Knowledge of scripting with Bash, Python, and/or Git
• Experience of AWS
• Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Virtualization and containers (KVM, VMware, Docker, Podman)

What we will do for you

• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)