Mid-Range Systems Administrator

Chapman Tate Associates; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Mid-Range Systems Administrator to enhance its Infrastructure team in Northampton. The role involves supporting Linux-based systems, leading infrastructure projects, and providing expert technical support. Ideal for proactive candidates with a solid background in Linux systems and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES).
• Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Korn).
• Experience using monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Grafana.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Linux-based systems running on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with build standards.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for Linux and IBM-Power platforms.

Skills

Linux systems

Shell scripting

Server performance analysis

Monitoring tools

Automation tools

Containerization

Cloud environments

Project methodologies

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Mid-Range Systems Administrator

Location: Northampton

Employment Type: Permanent

Chapman Tate Associates are proud to be working with a highly respected and innovative manufacturing business currently looking to expand their Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mid-Range Systems Administrator to join a well-established and technology-driven environment.

In this role, you will support and maintain Linux-based systems running on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi virtualisation platforms. You will also contribute to key infrastructure projects and provide expert support for critical systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, document and maintain Linux servers and associated management platforms, ensuring compliance with build standards and security policies.
• Proactively monitor and report on system capacity and performance.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for Linux and IBM-Power platforms.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality solutions aligned to business needs.
• Ensure availability of mid-range platforms, resolving service-affecting issues as necessary.
• Implement best practices across Linux platforms to meet availability, security, and performance targets.
• Foster strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES).
• Experience with RedHat Satellite Server.
• Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Korn).
• Strong understanding of server performance analysis and optimisation.
• Experience using monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Grafana.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Exposure to containerisation and DevOps technologies (Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
• Flexibility to travel between UK-based sites and participate in out-of-hours support as part of a rota (37.5 hour week).
• IBM Power, AIX, VIO, NIM, CMC / HMC administration.
• Designing and supporting high availability architectures.
• Experience with public cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
• Job scheduling tools such as Redwood Cronacle / RunMyJobs.
• Understanding of project methodologies such as SAFe Agile, Prince II, or ITIL.

If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Administrator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer, apply today through Chapman Tate Associates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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