Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Cognition Intelligence
Market Deeping, Peterborough, UK
We are looking for a curious like-minded person to join our team as a penetration tester and cyber lead. Working from our Cyber Intelligence Centre near Peterborough you will become a part of an elite team of people who work globally for clients at the highest level. Cybersecurity is at the beating heart of our business. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us a leader in protecting our clients. If you have capability, aptitude and the right attitude then talk to us!
Responsibilities:
Perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:
What can we expect of you day to day?
The objective of our Penetration Testing program is to pro-actively identify weaknesses and shortcomings in our clients security postures and recommend necessary controls and procedures to protect them from threats. With this mission in mind, our pen test experts are pro-actively involved in engagements that simulate adversarial threats & attacks in a timely manner.
Conducting high risk and sensitive ethical hacks of internally and externally hosted applications according to scope.
Subject matter expertise in web, mobile and network penetration testing with track record of end to end testing of complex systems.
Co-ordinate and execute system/network level pen tests and ethical hacking exercises.
Pro-actively research and Identify network and system vulnerabilities and provide recommended counter measures or controls to reduce risk to acceptable and manageable level.
Look into and identify vulnerabilities across the services used by clients such as AWS and Azure.
Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing open source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware, or other threats that have the potential to impact our company or our clients.
You will, Perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events.
You will be comfortable in exploring and investigating AWS, 365 and Azure.
We will support you to Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including forensic analysis and volatile data collection and analysis.
Conduct malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures.
Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs).
You will need to communicate with our clients based at national institutions across the world, this means a high standard of english is required.
Develop and automate scripts, tools and resources needed to advance ethical hacking capabilities around new and emerging technologies like mobile, cloud and embedded systems.
A host of other duties which will evolve with you job.
All candidates will need to pass a polygraph examination on being chosen for the role.
We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defence. We will support you in doing so and have fun along the way.
Feb 23, 2022
Full time
We are looking for a curious like-minded person to join our team as a penetration tester and cyber lead. Working from our Cyber Intelligence Centre near Peterborough you will become a part of an elite team of people who work globally for clients at the highest level. Cybersecurity is at the beating heart of our business. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us a leader in protecting our clients. If you have capability, aptitude and the right attitude then talk to us!
Responsibilities:
Perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:
What can we expect of you day to day?
The objective of our Penetration Testing program is to pro-actively identify weaknesses and shortcomings in our clients security postures and recommend necessary controls and procedures to protect them from threats. With this mission in mind, our pen test experts are pro-actively involved in engagements that simulate adversarial threats & attacks in a timely manner.
Conducting high risk and sensitive ethical hacks of internally and externally hosted applications according to scope.
Subject matter expertise in web, mobile and network penetration testing with track record of end to end testing of complex systems.
Co-ordinate and execute system/network level pen tests and ethical hacking exercises.
Pro-actively research and Identify network and system vulnerabilities and provide recommended counter measures or controls to reduce risk to acceptable and manageable level.
Look into and identify vulnerabilities across the services used by clients such as AWS and Azure.
Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing open source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware, or other threats that have the potential to impact our company or our clients.
You will, Perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events.
You will be comfortable in exploring and investigating AWS, 365 and Azure.
We will support you to Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including forensic analysis and volatile data collection and analysis.
Conduct malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures.
Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs).
You will need to communicate with our clients based at national institutions across the world, this means a high standard of english is required.
Develop and automate scripts, tools and resources needed to advance ethical hacking capabilities around new and emerging technologies like mobile, cloud and embedded systems.
A host of other duties which will evolve with you job.
All candidates will need to pass a polygraph examination on being chosen for the role.
We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defence. We will support you in doing so and have fun along the way.
2nd Line Support Analyst 2 year FTC - Hybrid Our client, a leading banking organisation have an opportunity for a 2nd Line Support Analyst to join on an initial 2 year FTC. You will be responsible for providing IT technical support necessary to carry out the installation, upgrading and maintenance of the Bank's systems, both in the live and disaster recovery environments. The role will require a strong mix of 1st/2nd line experience as well as some knowledge of networking. As the role progresses, it will focus more on the networking side, so a desire to learn is key. Experience & Skills required: Microsoft Windows 10/11 Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 Server Microsoft Exchange 2016 Microsoft 365 Arcserve/Veritas backup Clearswift Email and Web Gateways Trellix Anti-Virus software (ePO and McAfee endpoint security) Avaya IP phones Windows Server Update Services Active Directory DNS TeamViewer Cisco network devices VMware Nessus Tenable vulnerability scanner Desirable skills: Microsoft SQL Working knowledge of IBM Power 8/10 Red Hat Linux Oracle Quest Active Administrator Lansweeper Cisco Firepower F5 Firewall Citrix load balancers 2nd Line Support Analyst Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
2nd Line Support Analyst 2 year FTC - Hybrid Our client, a leading banking organisation have an opportunity for a 2nd Line Support Analyst to join on an initial 2 year FTC. You will be responsible for providing IT technical support necessary to carry out the installation, upgrading and maintenance of the Bank's systems, both in the live and disaster recovery environments. The role will require a strong mix of 1st/2nd line experience as well as some knowledge of networking. As the role progresses, it will focus more on the networking side, so a desire to learn is key. Experience & Skills required: Microsoft Windows 10/11 Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 Server Microsoft Exchange 2016 Microsoft 365 Arcserve/Veritas backup Clearswift Email and Web Gateways Trellix Anti-Virus software (ePO and McAfee endpoint security) Avaya IP phones Windows Server Update Services Active Directory DNS TeamViewer Cisco network devices VMware Nessus Tenable vulnerability scanner Desirable skills: Microsoft SQL Working knowledge of IBM Power 8/10 Red Hat Linux Oracle Quest Active Administrator Lansweeper Cisco Firepower F5 Firewall Citrix load balancers 2nd Line Support Analyst Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / CHELTENHAM (REMOTE) / UP TO £55K & GREAT BENEFTIS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join a rapidly growing organisation. Remote working, with occasional attendance at customer sites in the Midlands and South West as required. Excellent pay & extensive benefits package. In 2019, our founders were working as engineers solving complex cross domain problems in defence and security organisations. TwinStream was formed to consolidate their collective expertise and experience into one business, providing technical excellence and exceptional service to their clients. The business is headquartered in Cheltenham with teams working both on-site with clients and remotely from home. What's on Offer? Highly competitive salary of £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience). Remote work - with occasional visits to customer sites in the Midlands and South West Pension - 8% pension plan. Learning and Development - A £1,000 training budget to help with your development. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Every quarter, we hold a meeting involving all team members from TwinStream - this allows us to meet up, chat about all things TwinStream, and enjoy team building and company updates. Christmas and summer parties to celebrate our successes. Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice Health and Well-being - Access to workplace Mental Health First Aider Life assurance Key Responsibilities of the IT Systems Administrator: Maintain and deploy laptops (Dell XPS, Apple MacBook Pro) and mobile devices (Google Pixel, Apple iPhone) Build and maintain operating systems (Windows 11+, macOS 14+, Ubuntu Linux 22+, Android 14+, iOS/iPadOS 17+) Build and maintain portable WiFi routers running OpenVPN client Administer JML processes Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support (inc. use and administration of Jira Service Management) Administer Microsoft365 Administer SaaS corporate tools (e.g., Afi, Xoralia, 1Password Business and Exclaimer) Maintain IT asset register (in Jira Service Management) Administer Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira Software, BitBucket and Access) Administer Cloud subscriptions (AWS Organisations, Accounts and limited IaaS, and Azure Tenants, Subscriptions, Entra ID and limited IaaS) Maintain and administer various IaaS tools (e.g., Jenkins, Nexus and SonarQube) Maintain and administer CA server, certificate distribution and certificate revocation Administer and distribute Yubikeys and MFA hardware tokens Administer and maintain a small number ( Administer DNS and DHCP for internal lab networks Administer information protection tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview) Skills & Experience: Thorough, diligent, meticulous finisher Strong multi-tasker - able to carry out long-running tasks while sometimes context-switching to deal with incidents and issues, before resuming long-running tasks Proactive, flexible and adaptable Excellent critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently, driving initiatives forward The successful candidate must be eligible for DV clearance What's Next? If you have the skillset and enthusiasm to hit the ground running in this IT Systems Administrator position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Further Information: Due to the industries in which some of our clients work, and to comply with their requirements, any offer would be conditional on achieving satisfactory Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening results, and on subsequently achieving and retaining Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / CHELTENHAM (REMOTE) / UP TO £55K & GREAT BENEFTIS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join a rapidly growing organisation. Remote working, with occasional attendance at customer sites in the Midlands and South West as required. Excellent pay & extensive benefits package. In 2019, our founders were working as engineers solving complex cross domain problems in defence and security organisations. TwinStream was formed to consolidate their collective expertise and experience into one business, providing technical excellence and exceptional service to their clients. The business is headquartered in Cheltenham with teams working both on-site with clients and remotely from home. What's on Offer? Highly competitive salary of £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience). Remote work - with occasional visits to customer sites in the Midlands and South West Pension - 8% pension plan. Learning and Development - A £1,000 training budget to help with your development. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Every quarter, we hold a meeting involving all team members from TwinStream - this allows us to meet up, chat about all things TwinStream, and enjoy team building and company updates. Christmas and summer parties to celebrate our successes. Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice Health and Well-being - Access to workplace Mental Health First Aider Life assurance Key Responsibilities of the IT Systems Administrator: Maintain and deploy laptops (Dell XPS, Apple MacBook Pro) and mobile devices (Google Pixel, Apple iPhone) Build and maintain operating systems (Windows 11+, macOS 14+, Ubuntu Linux 22+, Android 14+, iOS/iPadOS 17+) Build and maintain portable WiFi routers running OpenVPN client Administer JML processes Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support (inc. use and administration of Jira Service Management) Administer Microsoft365 Administer SaaS corporate tools (e.g., Afi, Xoralia, 1Password Business and Exclaimer) Maintain IT asset register (in Jira Service Management) Administer Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira Software, BitBucket and Access) Administer Cloud subscriptions (AWS Organisations, Accounts and limited IaaS, and Azure Tenants, Subscriptions, Entra ID and limited IaaS) Maintain and administer various IaaS tools (e.g., Jenkins, Nexus and SonarQube) Maintain and administer CA server, certificate distribution and certificate revocation Administer and distribute Yubikeys and MFA hardware tokens Administer and maintain a small number ( Administer DNS and DHCP for internal lab networks Administer information protection tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview) Skills & Experience: Thorough, diligent, meticulous finisher Strong multi-tasker - able to carry out long-running tasks while sometimes context-switching to deal with incidents and issues, before resuming long-running tasks Proactive, flexible and adaptable Excellent critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently, driving initiatives forward The successful candidate must be eligible for DV clearance What's Next? If you have the skillset and enthusiasm to hit the ground running in this IT Systems Administrator position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Further Information: Due to the industries in which some of our clients work, and to comply with their requirements, any offer would be conditional on achieving satisfactory Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening results, and on subsequently achieving and retaining Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
Site Reliability Engineer / Cloud Administrator - SC or MOD DV Location : Tewkesbury Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Clearance: Active MOD DV Preferable, alternatively an active SC. Type: Full time on-site A leading provider of innovative research, data, machine learning and infrastructure solutions to secure UK Defence customers are looking to add to their team. They are global leaders in Internet facing systems and the innovative application of machine intelligence to the complex problems facing their secure customers. They are looking to bring in a Cloud Centric SME to add value to a project in the build phase and solve complex problems. The role: Design, deploy, and manage resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions using cloud technologies. Automate manual tasks and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and agility in cloud environments. Establish and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting mechanisms to uphold system reliability, performance, and security in the cloud. Perform assessments and root cause analyses to proactively prevent recurrence of cloud-related incidents. Collaborate closely with diverse teams across the organisation to fine-tune application performance and bolster reliability in cloud environments. Participate in rotational on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving cloud-related incidents to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Technical Skills: AWS Azure Kubernetes Linux Ansible Security The role comes with an existing team of talented engineers to work alongside with extensive scope to learn new technologies and develop. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer / Cloud Administrator - SC or MOD DV Location : Tewkesbury Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Clearance: Active MOD DV Preferable, alternatively an active SC. Type: Full time on-site A leading provider of innovative research, data, machine learning and infrastructure solutions to secure UK Defence customers are looking to add to their team. They are global leaders in Internet facing systems and the innovative application of machine intelligence to the complex problems facing their secure customers. They are looking to bring in a Cloud Centric SME to add value to a project in the build phase and solve complex problems. The role: Design, deploy, and manage resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions using cloud technologies. Automate manual tasks and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and agility in cloud environments. Establish and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting mechanisms to uphold system reliability, performance, and security in the cloud. Perform assessments and root cause analyses to proactively prevent recurrence of cloud-related incidents. Collaborate closely with diverse teams across the organisation to fine-tune application performance and bolster reliability in cloud environments. Participate in rotational on-call duties, promptly addressing and resolving cloud-related incidents to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Technical Skills: AWS Azure Kubernetes Linux Ansible Security The role comes with an existing team of talented engineers to work alongside with extensive scope to learn new technologies and develop. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to
Site Reliability Engineer / Infrastructure Administrator - SC or MOD DV Location : Tewkesbury Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Clearance: Active MOD DV Preferable, alternatively an active SC. A leading provider of innovative research, data, machine learning and infrastructure solutions to secure UK Defence customers are looking to add to their team. They are global leaders in Internet facing systems and the innovative application of machine intelligence to the complex problems facing their secure customers. They are looking to bring in an infrastructure centric SRE to maintain an existing system and add value across the project lifecyle. The role: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable infrastructure solutions. Automate manual processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system reliability and performance. Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences. Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise application performance and reliability. Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a timely manner. Technical Skills: RedHat Linux OpenShift Kubernetes IaaC Ansible Terraform The role comes with an existing team of talented engineers to work alongside with extensive scope to learn new technologies and develop. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer / Infrastructure Administrator - SC or MOD DV Location : Tewkesbury Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Clearance: Active MOD DV Preferable, alternatively an active SC. A leading provider of innovative research, data, machine learning and infrastructure solutions to secure UK Defence customers are looking to add to their team. They are global leaders in Internet facing systems and the innovative application of machine intelligence to the complex problems facing their secure customers. They are looking to bring in an infrastructure centric SRE to maintain an existing system and add value across the project lifecyle. The role: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable infrastructure solutions. Automate manual processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system reliability and performance. Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences. Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise application performance and reliability. Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a timely manner. Technical Skills: RedHat Linux OpenShift Kubernetes IaaC Ansible Terraform The role comes with an existing team of talented engineers to work alongside with extensive scope to learn new technologies and develop. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to
Linux Network Administrator Cambridge £45k-£50k Eligibility for Security Clearance is essential We are looking for a Linux support professional who is looking to take a step up into an out and out administrator to join this multi-sector technology company based in Cambridge. This is a new hire for the business, due to overall business growth so it's an exciting time to join a business who is thriving! You will be working closely with the businesses other 2 Linux administrators, so this is an opportunity for someone to really increase their technical skillset further, learning from people who have been with the business for a number of years! Despite all the training and learning opportunities, we still need someone who is experienced providing Linux support and has some networking knowledge. Graduates and overseas candidates will not be considered for this role. All candidates must have the full right to work in the UK without any restrictions! The Role: Support physical and virtual Linux environment Network implementation and support Continuous improvement of systems and overall infrastructure Linux log monitoring Investigate any security threats Automate processes where suitable Requirements: Strong Linux support experience (supported physical and virtual servers) Network implementation and support (TCP/IP) Automated desktop deployments Within a reasonable commutable distance of Cambridge and happy to work in the office c4 days a week Full right to work in the UK without any restrictions This role could suit a current 3rd line Linux support engineer, or a junior Linux Sys Admin or similar! Benefits include regular salary reviews, generous pension contributions, company profit scheme, private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, plus many more! For more information and a full job description, please contact Andy Clarke at The One Group.
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Linux Network Administrator Cambridge £45k-£50k Eligibility for Security Clearance is essential We are looking for a Linux support professional who is looking to take a step up into an out and out administrator to join this multi-sector technology company based in Cambridge. This is a new hire for the business, due to overall business growth so it's an exciting time to join a business who is thriving! You will be working closely with the businesses other 2 Linux administrators, so this is an opportunity for someone to really increase their technical skillset further, learning from people who have been with the business for a number of years! Despite all the training and learning opportunities, we still need someone who is experienced providing Linux support and has some networking knowledge. Graduates and overseas candidates will not be considered for this role. All candidates must have the full right to work in the UK without any restrictions! The Role: Support physical and virtual Linux environment Network implementation and support Continuous improvement of systems and overall infrastructure Linux log monitoring Investigate any security threats Automate processes where suitable Requirements: Strong Linux support experience (supported physical and virtual servers) Network implementation and support (TCP/IP) Automated desktop deployments Within a reasonable commutable distance of Cambridge and happy to work in the office c4 days a week Full right to work in the UK without any restrictions This role could suit a current 3rd line Linux support engineer, or a junior Linux Sys Admin or similar! Benefits include regular salary reviews, generous pension contributions, company profit scheme, private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, plus many more! For more information and a full job description, please contact Andy Clarke at The One Group.
IntaPeople are currently working with fast-growing but very established technology-focused client who are based in Wales, London and Europe. They have operations globally and work with some of the largest financial institutes across the world. Due to a heavy growth strategy and strong client pipeline, they now require an experienced Linux System Admin to report to the Head of Infrastructure and join the team. You will be offered a competitive starting salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience whilst also working for a flexible remote-first company. Holidays start at 26 days per year (including your birthday & plus 8 bank holidays) and can increase up to 30 days with service awards. Additional benefits such as salary sacrifice like cycle to work scheme, technical equipment scheme and others alike are also on offer. As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for: (but not limited to) Build, maintain, and support of technical infrastructure services for internal and SaaS-hosted clients. Provision of infrastructure solutions to support technical software delivery and operations teams. Monitoring of all internal and production systems, ensuring stability, performance, and capacity management, and recommending improvements/efficiencies wherever necessary. Essential Skills/Experience Centos/RHEL & DEB/Ubuntu Linux system administration Security/authentication HTTPS, 2FA, MTLS, WAF Encryption technologies - SSL Certificate, RSA key, token management Storage Automation deployment/configuration tools Ansible Shell scripting Docker / Vagrant Antivirus, patching/vulnerability detection Estate auditing and inventory management Monitoring and Log management About the company They are an award-winning company that works with household clients and offer and encourages training and progression, whilst providing job security. There have been frequent promotions within the current team, and they provide ongoing support to your career development. The Client heavily invests in revolutionary new technology and are market leaders in the Customer Experience. They are backed by global enterprises from Finance to Telecoms and Utilities Industries. This role is open to FULLY REMOTE candidates within the UK. Candidates must be living/working or have the eligibility to work in the UK within restriction or sponsorship. Click APPLY now for more information or for a confidential chat please email Rachael on (url removed)
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
IntaPeople are currently working with fast-growing but very established technology-focused client who are based in Wales, London and Europe. They have operations globally and work with some of the largest financial institutes across the world. Due to a heavy growth strategy and strong client pipeline, they now require an experienced Linux System Admin to report to the Head of Infrastructure and join the team. You will be offered a competitive starting salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience whilst also working for a flexible remote-first company. Holidays start at 26 days per year (including your birthday & plus 8 bank holidays) and can increase up to 30 days with service awards. Additional benefits such as salary sacrifice like cycle to work scheme, technical equipment scheme and others alike are also on offer. As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for: (but not limited to) Build, maintain, and support of technical infrastructure services for internal and SaaS-hosted clients. Provision of infrastructure solutions to support technical software delivery and operations teams. Monitoring of all internal and production systems, ensuring stability, performance, and capacity management, and recommending improvements/efficiencies wherever necessary. Essential Skills/Experience Centos/RHEL & DEB/Ubuntu Linux system administration Security/authentication HTTPS, 2FA, MTLS, WAF Encryption technologies - SSL Certificate, RSA key, token management Storage Automation deployment/configuration tools Ansible Shell scripting Docker / Vagrant Antivirus, patching/vulnerability detection Estate auditing and inventory management Monitoring and Log management About the company They are an award-winning company that works with household clients and offer and encourages training and progression, whilst providing job security. There have been frequent promotions within the current team, and they provide ongoing support to your career development. The Client heavily invests in revolutionary new technology and are market leaders in the Customer Experience. They are backed by global enterprises from Finance to Telecoms and Utilities Industries. This role is open to FULLY REMOTE candidates within the UK. Candidates must be living/working or have the eligibility to work in the UK within restriction or sponsorship. Click APPLY now for more information or for a confidential chat please email Rachael on (url removed)
DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a consulting organisation specialising in enterprise solutions and IBM Platinum partner is looking to recruit an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with an excellent track record deploying, supporting, and managing databases on premise and in the cloud. The current data platform estate is a mix of Oracle, IBM DB2, and SQL Server. This role requires strong production DBA experience. This role involves working in secure environments and will involve security clearance. Accordingly, suitable candidate will need to have been resident in the UK for the last five years. Specific Responsibilities: Industry standard, and general DBA responsibilities across a portfolio of supported databases Work with production databases for continual optimal performance tuning, standardisation, troubleshooting, design, and architecture Patching/updating/upgrading hosted cloud solution database infrastructure Security best practice, working with the existing quality framework (ISO27001?) Log, update and track technical issues and requests raised by clients. Accurately documenting, diagnosing, investigating, and resolving these issues. Work with 3rd party suppliers to quickly resolve technical issues with the database and other systems. Perform routine daily maintenance checks to ensure client databases are running efficiently as per defined procedures. Perform installations and patches of IBM WebSphere, HTTP Server and IBM Maximo software using IBM middleware and multiple database technologies (SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL) Involvement in data migration and data transformation activities Skills required: Demonstrable working experience as a DBA DB2 Tools, DB2 Monitoring and System performance (Data Management Console) Previous experience of supporting an enterprise DB estate. Knowledge of Linux operating systems In-depth knowledge in the structure and implementation of databases (Oracle/DB2/SQL databases in particular) Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Constant attention for minimising database unplanned downtime, management of parameters, configuration and tuning methods to provide fast query responses High availability/clustering and disaster recovery design Testing maintenance processes and schedules (Backup and DR testing) Develop and maintain system documentation for all database instances and interfaces Skills & Personal Qualities Desireable: A knowledge of integration tools like MQ Series, IIB or ACE Previous experience with data migration. An enthusiasm for technologies. A willingness to share knowledge and information among colleagues and relevant business partners Ability to automate installations/configuration of database software using automation
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a consulting organisation specialising in enterprise solutions and IBM Platinum partner is looking to recruit an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with an excellent track record deploying, supporting, and managing databases on premise and in the cloud. The current data platform estate is a mix of Oracle, IBM DB2, and SQL Server. This role requires strong production DBA experience. This role involves working in secure environments and will involve security clearance. Accordingly, suitable candidate will need to have been resident in the UK for the last five years. Specific Responsibilities: Industry standard, and general DBA responsibilities across a portfolio of supported databases Work with production databases for continual optimal performance tuning, standardisation, troubleshooting, design, and architecture Patching/updating/upgrading hosted cloud solution database infrastructure Security best practice, working with the existing quality framework (ISO27001?) Log, update and track technical issues and requests raised by clients. Accurately documenting, diagnosing, investigating, and resolving these issues. Work with 3rd party suppliers to quickly resolve technical issues with the database and other systems. Perform routine daily maintenance checks to ensure client databases are running efficiently as per defined procedures. Perform installations and patches of IBM WebSphere, HTTP Server and IBM Maximo software using IBM middleware and multiple database technologies (SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL) Involvement in data migration and data transformation activities Skills required: Demonstrable working experience as a DBA DB2 Tools, DB2 Monitoring and System performance (Data Management Console) Previous experience of supporting an enterprise DB estate. Knowledge of Linux operating systems In-depth knowledge in the structure and implementation of databases (Oracle/DB2/SQL databases in particular) Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Constant attention for minimising database unplanned downtime, management of parameters, configuration and tuning methods to provide fast query responses High availability/clustering and disaster recovery design Testing maintenance processes and schedules (Backup and DR testing) Develop and maintain system documentation for all database instances and interfaces Skills & Personal Qualities Desireable: A knowledge of integration tools like MQ Series, IIB or ACE Previous experience with data migration. An enthusiasm for technologies. A willingness to share knowledge and information among colleagues and relevant business partners Ability to automate installations/configuration of database software using automation
Job Opportunity: Linux/Open-Source Application Administrator / Senior Software Engineer Location: Camden Contract Type: Full-time, Contract Position Company Overview: Join a dynamic team dedicated to technological advancement and innovation in the heart of London. Our organization is committed to fostering an environment where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and collaboration is at the core of everything we do. As a leading player in the tech sector, we're driving change and shaping the future. Be part of something bigger. Role Description: We are seeking a seasoned software engineer with a passion for open-source technology, Linux systems, and application administration. As a Linux/Open-Source Application Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and upgrading our systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience. This position requires a deep understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency in managing open-source applications. Key Responsibilities: Administering and upgrading Open-Source systems on Linux, including Elastic, Jenkins, and Nexus. Upgrading Red Hat Linux, with a preference for experience transitioning from RHEL 6 to RHEL 7 and 8, as well as RHEL 7 to RHEL 8. Utilizing Microsoft Azure for system updates and maintenance. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience in administering and upgrading Open-Source systems on Linux. Proficiency in upgrading Red Hat Linux distributions, particularly RHEL 6 to RHEL 7 and 8. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, with experience in system updates considered advantageous. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field. Strong background in shell scripting and other scripting technologies. Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Who You Are: Enthusiastic about technology and thrive in collaborative environments. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable in your approach to work. Value soft skills and exhibit passion, enterprise, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Apr 24, 2024
Contractor
Job Opportunity: Linux/Open-Source Application Administrator / Senior Software Engineer Location: Camden Contract Type: Full-time, Contract Position Company Overview: Join a dynamic team dedicated to technological advancement and innovation in the heart of London. Our organization is committed to fostering an environment where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and collaboration is at the core of everything we do. As a leading player in the tech sector, we're driving change and shaping the future. Be part of something bigger. Role Description: We are seeking a seasoned software engineer with a passion for open-source technology, Linux systems, and application administration. As a Linux/Open-Source Application Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and upgrading our systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience. This position requires a deep understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency in managing open-source applications. Key Responsibilities: Administering and upgrading Open-Source systems on Linux, including Elastic, Jenkins, and Nexus. Upgrading Red Hat Linux, with a preference for experience transitioning from RHEL 6 to RHEL 7 and 8, as well as RHEL 7 to RHEL 8. Utilizing Microsoft Azure for system updates and maintenance. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience in administering and upgrading Open-Source systems on Linux. Proficiency in upgrading Red Hat Linux distributions, particularly RHEL 6 to RHEL 7 and 8. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, with experience in system updates considered advantageous. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field. Strong background in shell scripting and other scripting technologies. Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Who You Are: Enthusiastic about technology and thrive in collaborative environments. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable in your approach to work. Value soft skills and exhibit passion, enterprise, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
SysAdmin / IT Support Engineer - 5 days - 65,000 - Reading We are working with a software house that works towards improving the NHS with their award winning application. This software is crucial for the operational processes of organisations within the medical industry. The company is experiencing organic growth and is looking to move to a SaaS product in the near future. It's a busy period for them so they want to expand the team by hiring a senior IT Support Engineer to join a squad of 8. You will be doing troubleshooting, providing support and working with DevOps tools. The Requirements: Kubernetes Terraform Linux Application Support Expereince investigating and troubleshooting issues If interested, please submit your CV now and we will provide full details for that opportunity. Austin Fraser is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Check us out on our website and LinkedIn for more roles. We respect your personal data and would never offer it to third parties! For more information on how we handle your data, feel free to check out the Austin Fraser Privacy Notice or contact (url removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd is registered in England: (phone number removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd, 33 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QU
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
SysAdmin / IT Support Engineer - 5 days - 65,000 - Reading We are working with a software house that works towards improving the NHS with their award winning application. This software is crucial for the operational processes of organisations within the medical industry. The company is experiencing organic growth and is looking to move to a SaaS product in the near future. It's a busy period for them so they want to expand the team by hiring a senior IT Support Engineer to join a squad of 8. You will be doing troubleshooting, providing support and working with DevOps tools. The Requirements: Kubernetes Terraform Linux Application Support Expereince investigating and troubleshooting issues If interested, please submit your CV now and we will provide full details for that opportunity. Austin Fraser is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Check us out on our website and LinkedIn for more roles. We respect your personal data and would never offer it to third parties! For more information on how we handle your data, feel free to check out the Austin Fraser Privacy Notice or contact (url removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd is registered in England: (phone number removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd, 33 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QU
Cloud Infrastrucutre Engineer Hybrid - International Company who are growing You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the multi-cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Location: UK hybrid, minimum 2 days a week is required in the office (Hemel Hempstead or Nottingham) Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 1-2 years of proven experience in a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role with a focus on AWS. AWS SysOps Administration Associate Certification required. DevOps Engineer Professional Certification is a plus. You should have a good understanding of cloud infrastructure and the AWS platform. Experience with Google Cloud is a plus. Experience with scripting languages. You should be proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Powershell and have familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). System Administrator. You should have a strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and how to operate the same in cloud infrastructures. Familiarity with automation tools. You should have previous hands-on experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible. Familiarity with monitoring tools. You should be familiar with monitoring tools such and have experience in setting up, configuring, and maintaining such tools
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Cloud Infrastrucutre Engineer Hybrid - International Company who are growing You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the multi-cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Location: UK hybrid, minimum 2 days a week is required in the office (Hemel Hempstead or Nottingham) Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 1-2 years of proven experience in a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role with a focus on AWS. AWS SysOps Administration Associate Certification required. DevOps Engineer Professional Certification is a plus. You should have a good understanding of cloud infrastructure and the AWS platform. Experience with Google Cloud is a plus. Experience with scripting languages. You should be proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Powershell and have familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). System Administrator. You should have a strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and how to operate the same in cloud infrastructures. Familiarity with automation tools. You should have previous hands-on experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible. Familiarity with monitoring tools. You should be familiar with monitoring tools such and have experience in setting up, configuring, and maintaining such tools
Take on a key Linux Systems Administrator role with a game-changing cybersecurity company. Do you have 1+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator? Do you have fantastic interpersonal skills? This blend is sure to be successful in securing this brilliant opportunity! Work within an incredibly bright team DevOps and Systems Administration team who you will learn from and grow with, in a role where you will be performing administration of Linux servers and networking hardware (including firewalls and switches; responding to alerts from systems and services; keeping systems up to date with latest security patches and ensuring systems have appropriate and functional backups; liaising with vendors and managing licences; and assisting the Engineering and IT teams in debugging networking issues. Our client is a sector-leading SaaS cybersecurity software company who have experienced substantial growth and progressed from start-up to an established state, making them a very attractive organisation to get into at early stages of your career. Skills required for this Linux Systems Administrator role: Experience administering Linux systems over SSH Strong diagnostic and debugging skills Knowledge of networking and internet technologies including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DNS, and DHCP Experience configuring and maintaining networking infrastructure (such as firewalls, switches and VLAN management) Experience with scripting languages (particularly Bash and Perl) The package offered to the Linux Systems Administrator will consist of a salary of up to £45,000 and benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a well-stocked office kitchen with free meals, private healthcare, enhanced parenting leave and more. You will be based from the Manchester office or London office as preferred. Franklin Bates is a leading IT recruitment consultancy specialising in Software Development, Cloud, & Data. We provide high quality contract, interim and permanent IT professionals to a broad range of technology companies within the UK. Linux / Systems Administrator / SysAdmin / Cybersecurity / Software / SaaS / Software as a Service / England / Manchester / London
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Take on a key Linux Systems Administrator role with a game-changing cybersecurity company. Do you have 1+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator? Do you have fantastic interpersonal skills? This blend is sure to be successful in securing this brilliant opportunity! Work within an incredibly bright team DevOps and Systems Administration team who you will learn from and grow with, in a role where you will be performing administration of Linux servers and networking hardware (including firewalls and switches; responding to alerts from systems and services; keeping systems up to date with latest security patches and ensuring systems have appropriate and functional backups; liaising with vendors and managing licences; and assisting the Engineering and IT teams in debugging networking issues. Our client is a sector-leading SaaS cybersecurity software company who have experienced substantial growth and progressed from start-up to an established state, making them a very attractive organisation to get into at early stages of your career. Skills required for this Linux Systems Administrator role: Experience administering Linux systems over SSH Strong diagnostic and debugging skills Knowledge of networking and internet technologies including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DNS, and DHCP Experience configuring and maintaining networking infrastructure (such as firewalls, switches and VLAN management) Experience with scripting languages (particularly Bash and Perl) The package offered to the Linux Systems Administrator will consist of a salary of up to £45,000 and benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a well-stocked office kitchen with free meals, private healthcare, enhanced parenting leave and more. You will be based from the Manchester office or London office as preferred. Franklin Bates is a leading IT recruitment consultancy specialising in Software Development, Cloud, & Data. We provide high quality contract, interim and permanent IT professionals to a broad range of technology companies within the UK. Linux / Systems Administrator / SysAdmin / Cybersecurity / Software / SaaS / Software as a Service / England / Manchester / London
Take on a key Linux Systems Administrator role with a game-changing cybersecurity company. Do you have 1+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator? Do you have fantastic interpersonal skills? This blend is sure to be successful in securing this brilliant opportunity! Work within an incredibly bright team DevOps and Systems Administration team who you will learn from and grow with, in a role where you will be performing administration of Linux servers and networking hardware (including firewalls and switches; responding to alerts from systems and services; keeping systems up to date with latest security patches and ensuring systems have appropriate and functional backups; liaising with vendors and managing licences; and assisting the Engineering and IT teams in debugging networking issues. Our client is a sector-leading SaaS cybersecurity software company who have experienced substantial growth and progressed from start-up to an established state, making them a very attractive organisation to get into at early stages of your career. Skills required for this Linux Systems Administrator role: Experience administering Linux systems over SSH Strong diagnostic and debugging skills Knowledge of networking and internet technologies including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DNS, and DHCP Experience configuring and maintaining networking infrastructure (such as firewalls, switches and VLAN management) Experience with scripting languages (particularly Bash and Perl) The package offered to the Linux Systems Administrator will consist of a salary of up to £45,000 and benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a well-stocked office kitchen with free meals, private healthcare, enhanced parenting leave and more. You will be based from the London office or Manchester office as preferred. Franklin Bates is a leading IT recruitment consultancy specialising in Software Development, Cloud, & Data. We provide high quality contract, interim and permanent IT professionals to a broad range of technology companies within the UK. Linux / Systems Administrator / SysAdmin / Cybersecurity / Software / SaaS / Software as a Service / England / London / Manchester
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Take on a key Linux Systems Administrator role with a game-changing cybersecurity company. Do you have 1+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator? Do you have fantastic interpersonal skills? This blend is sure to be successful in securing this brilliant opportunity! Work within an incredibly bright team DevOps and Systems Administration team who you will learn from and grow with, in a role where you will be performing administration of Linux servers and networking hardware (including firewalls and switches; responding to alerts from systems and services; keeping systems up to date with latest security patches and ensuring systems have appropriate and functional backups; liaising with vendors and managing licences; and assisting the Engineering and IT teams in debugging networking issues. Our client is a sector-leading SaaS cybersecurity software company who have experienced substantial growth and progressed from start-up to an established state, making them a very attractive organisation to get into at early stages of your career. Skills required for this Linux Systems Administrator role: Experience administering Linux systems over SSH Strong diagnostic and debugging skills Knowledge of networking and internet technologies including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DNS, and DHCP Experience configuring and maintaining networking infrastructure (such as firewalls, switches and VLAN management) Experience with scripting languages (particularly Bash and Perl) The package offered to the Linux Systems Administrator will consist of a salary of up to £45,000 and benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a well-stocked office kitchen with free meals, private healthcare, enhanced parenting leave and more. You will be based from the London office or Manchester office as preferred. Franklin Bates is a leading IT recruitment consultancy specialising in Software Development, Cloud, & Data. We provide high quality contract, interim and permanent IT professionals to a broad range of technology companies within the UK. Linux / Systems Administrator / SysAdmin / Cybersecurity / Software / SaaS / Software as a Service / England / London / Manchester
Linux System Administrator Leicester On-Site £528 p.d Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required New opportunity to work with an existing client of ours into a public sector client. Our client is looking for a talented Linux System Administrator with an active clearance, who ideally has had experience within the public sector. This position is a 12-month contract role, with opportunities for extensions at the end of the contract. The Linux System Administrator role will include these responsibilities: Install, configure & maintain an organisations network. Work to the standard of the client. The following skills are required: Experience of RedHat Linux operating system. Knowledge of networking systems. Active SC clearance. If this role is of interest, please contact Tom Royston on or email me at
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Linux System Administrator Leicester On-Site £528 p.d Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required New opportunity to work with an existing client of ours into a public sector client. Our client is looking for a talented Linux System Administrator with an active clearance, who ideally has had experience within the public sector. This position is a 12-month contract role, with opportunities for extensions at the end of the contract. The Linux System Administrator role will include these responsibilities: Install, configure & maintain an organisations network. Work to the standard of the client. The following skills are required: Experience of RedHat Linux operating system. Knowledge of networking systems. Active SC clearance. If this role is of interest, please contact Tom Royston on or email me at
Linux System Administrator Hursley On-Site £528 p.d Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required New opportunity to work with an existing client of ours into a public sector client. Our client is looking for a talented Linux System Administrator with an active clearance, who ideally has had experience within the public sector. This position is a 12-month contract role, with opportunities for extensions at the end of the contract. The Linux System Administrator role will include these responsibilities: Install, configure & maintain an organisations network. Work to the standard of the client. The following skills are required: Experience of RedHat Linux operating system. Knowledge of networking systems. Active SC clearance. If this role is of interest, please contact Tom Royston on or email me at
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Linux System Administrator Hursley On-Site £528 p.d Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required New opportunity to work with an existing client of ours into a public sector client. Our client is looking for a talented Linux System Administrator with an active clearance, who ideally has had experience within the public sector. This position is a 12-month contract role, with opportunities for extensions at the end of the contract. The Linux System Administrator role will include these responsibilities: Install, configure & maintain an organisations network. Work to the standard of the client. The following skills are required: Experience of RedHat Linux operating system. Knowledge of networking systems. Active SC clearance. If this role is of interest, please contact Tom Royston on or email me at
UK Nationals Only due to Security Clearance eligibility Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a client-server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
UK Nationals Only due to Security Clearance eligibility Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a client-server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes
Systems Administrator / SysAdmin required for my client based in Guildford. Salary £40-50k / Fully onsite Systems Administrator proficient in various areas including systems administration, automation, documentation, database administration, incident response, and mail configuration. The desired candidate should have expertise in: Linux / Ubuntu, including command-line operations and physical hardware deployment Maria DB, encompassing server maintenance, configuration optimization, and user permission management Working within an agile development team environment You will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and development teams, ensuring the smooth functioning of the provided service.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Systems Administrator / SysAdmin required for my client based in Guildford. Salary £40-50k / Fully onsite Systems Administrator proficient in various areas including systems administration, automation, documentation, database administration, incident response, and mail configuration. The desired candidate should have expertise in: Linux / Ubuntu, including command-line operations and physical hardware deployment Maria DB, encompassing server maintenance, configuration optimization, and user permission management Working within an agile development team environment You will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and development teams, ensuring the smooth functioning of the provided service.
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an experienced Python Developer to support essential tooling and systems across DBT. This role is ideal for a Back End Python developer looking for career growth and be exposed to cloud native systems with an SRE touch to join a team that ensures DBT's digital services work as users expect, working with development teams giving them the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. £55,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) plus excellent Civil Service benefits and pension. Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Birmingham or Salford. DBTs Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. As a senior SRE developing Python, you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines. You'll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. You'll help build and scale our global product platform and participate in an on-call rota. The Tech Stack includes: Python and Django framework Serverless compute (Lambda) Amazon Web Services Azure Jenkins and AWS Codepipelines Terraform & CloudFormation Kubernetes Elastic Container Service (ECS) Elasticsearch PostgreSQL Sentry Redis Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate: Experience and fluency in Python, writing clean and effective code. Cloud experience with either Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud. Ability to build code-defined, reliable, and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi). Experience in designing, analysing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP Networking. Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure changes. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of: Experience coding infrastructure (ie, Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience in defining and measuring Service Level Objectives. Experience in observability driven development. Experience in prototyping through reuse of existing Open Source components. In return, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits: Salary of £54,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) including annual allowance depending on location and experience Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, Salford Annual leave starting at 26 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with service An excellent Civil Service pension scheme. If you are a Python Developer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer or Systems Administrator looking to enhance your career and make a difference across an expanding function, then apply today or contact Alison Whitehead at Inspire People in complete confidence for further information. Further Information: This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years.
Aug 14, 2023
Full time
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an experienced Python Developer to support essential tooling and systems across DBT. This role is ideal for a Back End Python developer looking for career growth and be exposed to cloud native systems with an SRE touch to join a team that ensures DBT's digital services work as users expect, working with development teams giving them the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. £55,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) plus excellent Civil Service benefits and pension. Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Birmingham or Salford. DBTs Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. As a senior SRE developing Python, you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines. You'll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. You'll help build and scale our global product platform and participate in an on-call rota. The Tech Stack includes: Python and Django framework Serverless compute (Lambda) Amazon Web Services Azure Jenkins and AWS Codepipelines Terraform & CloudFormation Kubernetes Elastic Container Service (ECS) Elasticsearch PostgreSQL Sentry Redis Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate: Experience and fluency in Python, writing clean and effective code. Cloud experience with either Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud. Ability to build code-defined, reliable, and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi). Experience in designing, analysing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP Networking. Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure changes. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of: Experience coding infrastructure (ie, Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience in defining and measuring Service Level Objectives. Experience in observability driven development. Experience in prototyping through reuse of existing Open Source components. In return, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits: Salary of £54,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) including annual allowance depending on location and experience Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, Salford Annual leave starting at 26 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with service An excellent Civil Service pension scheme. If you are a Python Developer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer or Systems Administrator looking to enhance your career and make a difference across an expanding function, then apply today or contact Alison Whitehead at Inspire People in complete confidence for further information. Further Information: This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years.
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.