Network Administrator

Synoptix; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Gloucester is seeking a Network Administrator (DevOps) to manage and support the network, systems, and servers. The role involves hands-on support and mentoring staff while optimizing network performance. Candidates should have strong IT infrastructure knowledge and experience in Linux and Windows server administration. This position offers opportunities to develop into a full-time DevOps role with benefits including a company bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus Based on performance

25 Days holiday with buy/sell option

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Continuous professional development incentives

Online training facility access

Electric car scheme

Bike to work scheme

Private health care (BUPA)

Employer assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Explore advanced networking, security compliance, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience managing servers, systems, and applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop servers and applications effectively.
• Implement strong network security and monitoring processes.
• Support and maintain Active Directory and related systems.

Skills

IT infrastructure knowledge

Networking

Security compliance frameworks

Linux systems administration

Windows server management

Hands-on expertise with VMware

Communication skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Tools

Ubuntu

Red Hat Linux

Windows 365

Job description

Overview

Network Administrator (DevOps)

The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full time DevOps supporting the product pipeline.

Network Administrator Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications
• Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti-virus software)
• Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes
• Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments
• Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues
• Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures
• Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies
• Manage documentation and change control processes for, servers, and applications
• Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC)
• Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies

DevOps Responsibilities

• Implement and manage DevOps pipelines for AI and computer vision products
• Integrate MLOps practices for data versioning, experiment tracking and model deployment
• Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure DevOps workflows accelerate product delivery and support
• Ensure strong data management, storage and backup solutions, including support for high volume sensor data
• Implement secure update and patching mechanisms for distributed field deployed systems
• Specify IT hardware and software for procurement

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks
• Experience in managing, servers, systems and applications
• Hands on expertise in Linux systems administration
• Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange
• Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti-virus software
• Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor)
• Service-oriented with effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Desirable Skills

• Experience with DevOps practices including:
  • CI/CD pipeline design and automation
  • Containerisation and orchestration
  • Monitoring and observability tools
• Experience in the defence or advanced technology sector
• Familiarity with GPU based computer environments
• Familiarity with MLOps and associated tooling
• Familiarity with data pipelines
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
• Familiarity with security integration in DevOps i.e. DevSecOps

Essential Tools

• Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux
• Windows 365 environment

Desirable Tools

• Alpine Linux
• Gitlab CI, Jenkins
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Terraform, Ansible
• Additional tools as required

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.