Linux System Administration


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Listed on

11th October 2018

Location

West Yorkshire

Salary/Rate

£30000 - £37000

Salary Notes

Salary Depending On Experience

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Linux System Administration

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Support & Systems Administrator, with substantial Linux experience, working in West Yorkshire

Our client works with some of the World’s biggest brands, providing them with bespoke embedded software, hardware etc.

What Makes This Job Unique:

The IT Support services have evolved dramatically over the past couple of years and we’re only at the start of what will be an exciting journey.

As IT Support & Systems Administrator, the core of your day will be dealing with ticketing queries from a varied global user base. It’s a hands-on role and you’ll need to think on your feet, be proactive and prioritise your workload as you go. You’ll be the team’s subject matter expert in Linux, so you’ll need to have dealt with 1st, 2nd and 3rd line queries in a busy, Linux based, work environment. You’ll also need to have existing experience with Linux Server Installation, administration and support.

Aside from the day-to-day ticketing workflow, you’ll also get chance to work on some big, exciting IT projects; seeing your ideas roll out into the business and playing an active part in Red’s evolution as a leading provider of technology-driven consultancy services.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Dealing with a wide variety of IT support tickets, from systems access requests to hardware support

Helping to drive forward strategic projects that improve our overall IT support offering

Working with all types of stakeholders across different locations and time zones

What You’ll Need To Bring:

Extensive knowledge of Linux Server, preferably (Ubuntu, CentOS) installation, administration and support

Experience in a similar role would be ideal (e.g. Linux-focused 1st or 2nd or 3rd line IT Support role)

Exposure to Windows based environments would be an advantage

Experience in open source technologies

Good knowledge of server virtualisation and storage systems

First class communication skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

Passion, initiative and a "hands on" approach to solving IT issues

Desirable Tech Skills:

Linux / Ubuntu / CentOS / Service Desk /Ticketing Systems / Ticketing Systems (Redmine, Trac, Jira, Conflunce etc) Office 2010/2013, Windows 7, 8,10 & XP / Active Directory / Group Policy management / Windows Server 2012R2 / Exchange Server 2012 / pfSense / Zabbix / Splunk / VOIP Phone systems (Asterisk based: SIP, PJSIP and IAX trunks) / Agile & devops environments / Jenkins / Docker / scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ruby, PHP or similar)

What you will get get in return:

A competitive salary which will grow with your career.

A twice yearly discretionary bonus scheme

Opportunities to train, develop and grow, as well as learning from some super-talented colleagues

25 days’ holiday as standard, rising an extra day for every year you stay with us

A flexible approach to work and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

Free on-site parking, rail season ticket support and a cycle to work scheme.

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