Junior Systems Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator / DevOps to join their expanding operational support team. This role focuses on managing core technologies and maintaining systems for Backend & Data Teams. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes, ensuring the security and efficiency of IT infrastructure. The position offers a dynamic hybrid working environment with opportunities for growth and development, as well as participation in exciting team events. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Mobile Phone Plans

Access to Sports Events

Career Progression Opportunities

Social Events Throughout the Year

Training and Development Support

Qualifications

• Recent Computer Science Graduate or equivalent experience in systems administration.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Dremio and Snowplow clusters.
• Install, configure, and maintain software and networks.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Player

Education

Computer Science Degree

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Dremio

Snowplow

Job description

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• Location: Brighton Office – Hybrid working.
• Contract type: Full time employee, 37.5 hours per week on a shift pattern 6am – 11pm. Role will include some weekend on call cover

Role

InCrowd is expanding its operational infrastructure support team. With new clients across Europe, Australasia and North America we are building a 24×7 support function for our core technologies, infrastructure data security requirements.

The Junior Systems Administrator / DevOps role will principally be focussed on supporting the systems that are used by our Backend & Data Teams – this includes technologies like Greenplum DB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowplow, Kubernetes, Ceph Storage Clusters, Prefect Server and Dremio.

This role is available on a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract basis and your working pattern will include working flexible shifts between 6am and 11:30 pm and on-call rota with the rest of the team to cover weekends (daytime). Bank Holiday hours will be paid back as time off in lieu.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing & Maintaining our Dremio and Snowplow clusters
• Maintaining and Administering systems on AWS and locally
• Installing, configuring and maintaining software, hardware and networks
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
• Ensuring the security and efficiency of IT infrastructure
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Managing user accounts and access levels
• Assisting Data Engineers in implementing processes and procedures for deploying code to Development, Staging and Production environments

Key Candidate Requirements:

• Recent Computer Science Graduate or equivalent experience in the area of systems administration and IT support
• Accuracy and Attention to detail
• Time management and prioritisation ability
• Communication and and presentation skills
• Skilled at analytical thinking and problem solving
• A team player. Being part of the overall Systems and Infrastructure team sometimes means out of hours work might be required
• Keen to learn!

Preferred Candidate Requirements:

• Knowledge of AWS or other cloud hosting platforms
• Experience in database installation, configuration or management, would be beneficial but not required.
• Some experience in containerisation with Docker/ Kubernetes would be beneficial
• A good background knowledge of sport would be very welcome but is not essential

Working For InCrowd

InCrowd is a team of highly skilled individuals with a healthy, friendly, creative and relaxed environment. There are often sporting and team events you can join if you wish and we like to nurture and support each other – research groups, training and conference budgets are part of our culture.

InCrowd is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. InCrowd does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

As an employer, InCrowd offers:

• Actively supporting development and training
• Company benefits, including cycle to work and discounted Sky , mobile phone and working equipment schemes
• Access to high profile sports events
• Support for additional training and education.
• Social events throughout the year both in person and online
• Opportunity for career progression in a fast-developing team.