Unix System Administrator

Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Full-time
Salary: £35,520 + excellent benefits, including outstanding pension
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
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.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking 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 of 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 of 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 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 servers 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
- 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.

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 organization. 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.