LINUX Systems Administrator - £45k

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LINUX Systems Administrator - £40k+ Opportunity as a LINUX Systems Administrator for this successful e-commerce business, based in Shipley. The ideal candidate would be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software, including warehouse infrastructure.Client DetailsA fast-growing e-commerce distribution company. Over the last two decades, this family-owned business has experienced exponential growth whilst maintaining their personable approach and transparency in its operations. They are looking for technically astute professionals to help propel their projects forward as their orders continue to grow. Selling their products to over 190 countries globally, with 99.9% of orders online, their systems are integral to business operations. This role will involve both responsibility and recognition for the continuing success of their brand.DescriptionLINUX Systems Administrator - £45k+ A versatile role with expectations of strong technical skills and demonstrating an intuitive, proactive, hands-on working style. Within a growing warehouse operation based out of Shipley, the successful candidate would be responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation/maintenance of systems, hardware & software. Key responsibilities:Ensuring system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organisational values, enabling their staff, volunteers and partners to work with ease.Accountable for all systems and services that support the smooth operation and continual innovation of the business, including: SA engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance, research and development.Assisting the projects team with technical issues in Initiation and Planning phase of their standard Project Management Methodology, defining the needs, benefits and technical strategy. Defined responsibilities:Research & development within the project life-cycleTechnical analysis & designSupport of IT and operations staffExecuting, testing and rolling-out solutionsProject participation on operational activities, with focus on smooth transitions from development team to production staffProfileWith a strong, well-established team, they are looking for someone who is willing to be hands-on and contribute to the wider business' success. Essential Knowledge & Skills:LINUX environment, so relevant skills (CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu) should be second-nature.Good analytical skills with the ability to prioritise tasks based on business impact.Confident with databases and commands for administration & application support.A knowledge of web-based languages, such as PHP, HTML, CSS.Ability to handle frequently changing priorities and a large variety of different tasks.Efficient and high-quality documentation skills.Ready, willing and able to intervene out-of-hours (On Call).Able to work out-of-hours as-and-when required by the business. Desirable Skills:Knowledge of e-commerce/distribution industry.Basic Dell Sonicwall knowledge is beneficial.Experience of AWS.Comfortable with virtualisation technology, particularly Xenserver.Understanding development processes (G.it, Capistrano) and software release procedures.Mentor & train new and less-experienced colleagues.Job OfferA friendly, supportive, helpful team & business which prides its success on the ease of collaboration between its staff. The company values trust in its employees to work within the business' best interests, with continuous involvement in elevated access. They are looking to propel their business forward with some audacious projects and product management life-cycles. This opens the opportunity for the successful candidate to get involved with various areas of the business, including software, hardware and overall infrastructure. In-house training courses are available, with major focus on improving their staff's expertise and knowledge. More information available after application.