Unix System Administrator

Overview of Responsibilities

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 compute, and device management. The Unix Systems Administrator, contributing to the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions unit, plays a crucial role in 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:

• UNIX-based systems, including HPC Clusters, general purpose server running core infrastructure and cloud based systems for optimal performance and security compliance.
• Contribute to support and maintenance for applications running on Solaris, Linux, and other UNIX-based platforms.
• 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 minimizing vulnerabilities.
• 1st and 2nd level support for UNIX Systems. 

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• HND equivalent in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience managing Linux or Solaris Systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Cfengine or Ansible.
• Good understanding of current network protocols.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Requirements: 

• Proficiency in writing well-documented code in high-level languages or scripts such as Java, C, Python, or Perl.
• Experience in preparing technical aspects for procurements, considered advantageous.
• Hands on experience with Solaris 10 and Solaris 11. 
• Experience in managing Linux systems at scale. 
• Experience managing ZS appliances. 
• Experience in using version controls systems, i.e. git or svn.