Windows and Linux System Administrator for I&C systems

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Windows and Linux System Administrator for I&C systems

Job Ref:

2786

Job Title:

Windows and Linux System Administrator for I&C systems

Job type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Culham, Oxfordshire

Salary:

£25,046 - £33,969 depending on experience + excellent benefits including outstanding pension scheme

Closing date:

24th February 2019

Do you have industry experience as a Linux and/or Windows PC System Administrator working on IT systems for data acquisition, control, plant interfacing and real-time data feeds with excellent communication and influencing skills?

The UK Atomic Energy Authority have two vacancies (one Windows, one Linux) for system administrators to work with a significant number of diverse Windows and Linux based PC systems. These systems operate in an industrial-like environment, and are associated with data acquisition, control, plant interfacing and real-time data feeds. These PCs connect with a variety of hardware ranging from embedded interface cards, attached video cameras through to network attached PLCs.

These appointments could be made at either a junior, or at a more senior level of experience. Training and mentoring, in respect of the specialist nature of this role, will be available if necessary.

Key accountabilities/responsibilities include:

-Management & support for a significant number of existing data acquisition and control systems and deployment of new systems.

-Develop and manage a system architecture as a template for new systems.

-Workstation and domain administration.

-Liaising with users, suppliers and developers to integrate and support data-acquisition and control systems as specified by users.

-Front-line support and problem-solving

At UKAEA we strive to make everyone feel welcome and fully supported. Our Ambassadors are actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the organisation to help make our Organisation an employer of choice. UKAEA has a graded career structure and our mentoring scheme will enable you to reach your true potential.

The UKAEA hosts and manages the JET nuclear fusion energy experiment on behalf of the EU and is also home to the UK`s MAST-U fusion energy experiment. UKAEA also works with industry and other third parties to develop new technologies currently in Remote Handling and Materials research. Following recent UK funding two new centres of excellence in tritium fuel handling and component testing and validation are being built. The culture at UKAEA promotes research, innovation and leading edge technological excellence, whilst investing in its people.

For full details on the role, UKAEA and our benefits please download the application pack.

Knowledge skills and experience

Essential

- Significant experience of managing Linux and/or Windows PC systems.

- Detailed understanding of PC workstation and server administration.

- Experience with use and deployment of Disaster Recovery (DR) processes.

- Good understanding of networking.

- Outgoing personality suitable for working in a diverse team.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Educated to at least HND level in a computer science or control engineering discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications.

Desirable

- Windows domain and/or Linux network administration.

- Working in a scientific/industrial environment.

- The support of data acquisition software and hardware.

- Knowledge of Embedded and/or legacy PC operating systems.

- Familiarity with commercial data acquisition software such as National Instruments NI-Daq and Labview.

Special requirements:

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions (convictions considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Selection Method(s):

- As part of the selection process you may be expected to complete work based simulation exercises and a personality profile either online or onsite.

Notes:

- Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

- Please note UKAEA do not pay travel expenses for interviews.

- The UK Atomic Energy Authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce. We operate a number of flexible working arrangements (such as part-time working/job share/home working). Flexible working may be available with this role.

- APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM LESS EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES SEEKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT WHO FULFIL THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE ATTRACTING A SALARY RANGE OF £25,046- £28,461 PA OR £29,893- £33,969 PA