Senior Systems Administrator I

Outseer; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in London is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee their computer systems functionality. The role involves system maintenance, software and hardware management, as well as security audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 6 years of relevant experience, along with expertise in VMware and scripting. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in system administration or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network administration.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.

Skills

System maintenance and monitoring

Software and hardware management

Security and compliance

Technical support and troubleshooting

VMware expertise

Automation and infrastructure management

Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

Tools

VMware

Ansible

Job description

About Outseer

At Outseer we are empowering our customers to liberate the world from digital fraud. Our market-leading enterprise fraud and authentication platform is used by thousands of financial institutions around the world to protect millions of customer accounts and billions of transactions annually. Leveraging proven data science, including our proprietary consortium data, our customers use our risk-based, machine learning platform to deliver the highest fraud detection rates, lowest false positive rates, and lowest customer intervention in the industry. We stop fraud, not customers. See what others can’t at outseer.com.

What you’ll achieve:

The Senior Systems Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the functionality of our computer systems, ensuring that all software and hardware components work properly to accomplish system objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of system administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex technical environments.

Essential Duties

• System Maintenance and Monitoring
  • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
  • Provide 24/7 monitoring of system performance to ensure optimal operation and address any issues proactively.
  • Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of IT infrastructure.
• Software and Hardware Management
  • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and hardware components.
  • Ensure all software and hardware components are updated and functioning properly.
  • Manage software licenses and hardware inventory.
• Security and Compliance
  • Implement and manage security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Develop and implement backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Manage disaster recovery plans and procedures.
  • Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery processes.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting
  • Provide advanced technical support to resolve complex issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other IT staff to provide seamless support.
• System Optimization and Upgrades
  • Identify opportunities for system optimization and efficiency improvements.
  • Plan and implement system upgrades and enhancements that are not disruptive to the business and maintain business continuity.
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Generate reports on system performance, security incidents, and other key metrics.
  • Provide regular updates to management on system status and projects.

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in system administration or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network administration.
• VMware Expert:
• VMware Upgrades: In-depth knowledge of VMware platform upgrades and ensuring compatibility across the environment.
• VMware Provisioning: Skilled in provisioning new virtual machines and managing virtual infrastructures.
• VMware Tuning: Expert in optimizing VMware performance for stability and efficiency
• Automation & Infrastructure Management:
• Ansible: Specialized in writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation, ensuring consistent deployments and configurations across environments
• RH Satellite Patching Infrastructure:
• Experience managing and maintaining Red Hat Satellite patching systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, CompTIA Server+, etc.) are a plus.

Desired Behaviors

• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. Actively seeks and adopts improved approaches and processes.
• Proactive Action: Takes initiative and is driven by results. Takes ownership of actions and outcomes, meeting commitments and striving for high performance.
• Effective Workload Management: Makes timely decisions, prioritizes tasks effectively, solves problems, monitors results, and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Technical Proficiency: Possesses a solid understanding of their role and responsibilities, demonstrating competence in performing tasks and utilizing relevant technical skills.
• Continuous Learning: Takes personal responsibility for learning and development. Recognizes personal strengths and areas for improvement, actively seeks feedback, and embraces opportunities to learn.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrates strong facilitation and written communication skills. Clearly articulates ideas and proposals, actively listens to colleagues' perspectives, and values diverse viewpoints.
• Collaboration: Shares information, fosters teamwork, and contributes to a positive work environment. Actively collaborates with others and encourages a sense of unity and cooperation among team members.
• Ethical Conduct and Competence: Acts with integrity and intent, displaying ethical character in all actions. Takes accountability for one's own behavior and aligns actions with the company's values and principles.
• Good Citizenship: Represents the values and interests of Outseer. Acts as a positive ambassador for the company and contributes to the overall well-being and success of the organization.

Outseer is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Outseer are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Outseer will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Outseer encourages applicants of all ages.