IT System Administrator

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an IT System Administrator to manage a critical Linux-based environment. The role includes system administration, automation using Ansible, and providing end-user support. Candidates should have strong Linux experience along with knowledge of Infrastructure as Code. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including health plans and employee share options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience installing, configuring, and supporting Linux based systems.
• At least moderate experience of Infrastructure as Code and using tools such as Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Administering critical, Linux-based environment for aircraft analysis.
• Ensuring system availability and performance through proactive monitoring.
• Driving automation of Linux infrastructure with Ansible.
• Providing expert end-user support including user account management.
• Maintaining technical documentation including system designs.

Skills

Linux based systems

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

Education

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Job description

Job Title: IT System Administrator

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,683



What you'll be doing:

• Administering our critical, Linux-based environment that supports real-time and post-flight aircraft analysis.
• Ensuring the availability and performance of our systems through proactive monitoring, routine maintenance, and swift resolution of issues.
• Driving the automation of our Linux infrastructure using Ansible, crafting and maintaining robust playbooks and roles for consistent and efficient system provisioning.
• Maintaining the security and integrity of the environment by ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Providing expert end-user support, including user account management, technical guidance, and problem-solving.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, procedures, and user guides.
• Contributing to the design and evolution of the platform, delivering new capabilities to meet customer requirements.
• Working with third-party suppliers to integrate and manage external technology services.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Substantial experience installing, configuring, and supporting Linux based systems
• At least moderate experience of Infrastructure as Code and using tools such as Ansible

Desirable

• A current Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) qualification

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The I.T. Systems Development team:

As a key member of the IT Systems Development team, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the final product, diving into cutting-edge, bespoke systems for BAE. This is an exciting opportunity to not only contribute to high-impact projects but also to accelerate your personal development and career growth in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 7th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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