Linux System Admin - Onsite Manchester

DXC Technology Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

DXC Select – Benefits package

Perks at Work

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking Linux System Administrators to join their Manchester teams. You will provide 1st and 2nd line support, monitor systems, and maintain documentation, while following ITIL best practices.

A proactive approach to identifying risks and a willingness to share knowledge are essential. The role requires strong UNIX/Linux skills, scripting ability, and experience with automation tools and virtualization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.).
• Shell scripting experience (Bash, KornShell, etc.).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, FTP).
• Experience with filesystem management (LVM, ext4, XFS, ZFS).
• Ability to monitor and tune system performance (top, vmstat, iostat, sar).

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second level incident and problem support.
• Monitor overall system performance and ensure smooth operation.
• Create, maintain and utilise technical documentation.
• Assist building compliance with processes and policies.

Skills

UNIX/Linux systems

Shell scripting

IaC tools

Networking fundamentals

Systemd/cron

Automation tools

AWS exposure

Virtualization/containers

Bash/Python/Git

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Docker

Podman

KVM

VMware

Job description

Job Description:5 days onsite in ManchesterMust be a sole British citizenAt DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development. Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you, builds a better us.At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Linux System Administrators at varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within multiple teams and will be innovative and analytical with a good eye for detail. Your role will include implementing standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement.Role responsibilities:Provide first and second level technical support on incidents and problemsMonitor overall system performance and ensure smooth system functionalityCreate, maintain, and utilise documentationAssist building compliance with processes and policiesWhat you will bring to the team:Excellent organisation and time management skillsWorking to ITIL best practicesDesire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problemWillingness to both share your knowledge and learn from othersA proactive approach towards looking for risks and problemsDesirable Skills and TechnologiesProficiency in UNIX/Linux systems (Red Hat, Debian, Solaris, AIX, etc.)Shell scripting (Bash, KornShell, etc.)Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, ChefProcess and job control (cron, at, systemd timers)Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, FTP)Filesystem management (LVM, ext4, XFS, ZFS)Performance tuning and monitoring (top, vmstat, iostat, sar, netstat)Exposure to automation software such as Ansible/PuppetKnowledge of scripting with Bash, Python, and/or GitExperience of AWSAutomation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)Virtualization and containers (KVM, VMware, Docker, Podman)What we will do for you:Competitive compensationPension schemeDXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance,, gym membership and more)Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.