Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/Hybrid

Santander USA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work in a complex high-availability environment, focusing on Unix and Linux administration, VCS support, and automation. You will play a crucial role in implementing upgrades, monitoring system performance, and providing technical support. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive workplace that values innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about advancing your career in a thriving environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£500 annual cash allowance

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with contributions up to 12.5%

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare benefits

Family support benefits

Employee discount platform access

Share plans and charitable giving options

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of VCS in a Red Hat Linux environment.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8.
• Experience patching Linux servers.

Responsibilities

• Installing patches and configuring VCS on Unix & Linux Servers.
• Providing technical support and guidance.
• Monitoring system performance and maintenance.

Skills

VCS in Red Hat Linux

RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8

Linux server patching

System performance monitoring

Documentation for upgrades

Education

RHCSA / RHCE certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Git

Gitlab

Job description

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: Req1062950 Senior Unix/Linux/VCS Systems Engineer | S2 | Systems | Milton Keynes/HybridCountry: United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

Join our community.

If you are looking to advance your career in Unix & Linux Administration and DevOps, the Santander UK Linux team could be the right choice for you.

Your role will involve VCS, Unix & Linux administration & support in a complex high availability environment, including implementation, production support, performance monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery, upgrades, patching, migration within a virtualized environment, and project work.

The Linux Administrators liaise with Santander colleagues to support all aspects of the VCS, Unix & Linux server infrastructure across the bank, aiming to automate tasks wherever possible.

The difference you’ll make.

• Installing patches, upgrades, and configuring VCS on Unix & Linux Servers.
• Providing technical support and guidance.
• Performing system maintenance.
• Monitoring system performance.
• Modifying settings and configurations of virtual systems.
• Providing fast and effective BAU support for incidents and requests.

What you’ll bring.

• Extensive knowledge of VCS in a Red Hat Linux environment (physical and virtual), including Storage Foundation, Volume Manager, Veritas Infoscale, and Cluster File System.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8, and Veritas Cluster Server in large-scale data center environments.
• Ability to test and upgrade VCS while producing detailed documentation.
• Experience migrating VCS clusters, e.g., host-based and array-based migrations.
• Experience with large VMware infrastructure operations.
• Experience patching Linux servers to remediate vulnerabilities.

It would also be beneficial to have.

• Experience with Solaris and AIX administration.
• RHCSA / RHCE certification.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools.
• Experience with development tools like Git and Gitlab.

Additional information.

Working hours are typically between 09:00 and 17:00 GMT (Monday to Friday).

Occasional flexible support may be required, such as early shifts starting at 08:00 GMT or late shifts starting at 10:00 GMT.

On-call support may be needed up to a few times per quarter.

Out-of-hours project support may include OS patching, vulnerability remediation, and VCS patching, often after 18:00 GMT.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

At Santander, we foster a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed, celebrating diversity and living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

Compensation and benefits.

• Competitive salary plus a £500 annual cash allowance for benefits.
• Discretionary performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 12.5%.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
• Discounted healthcare benefits including Bupa insurance, dental, and health assessments.
• Family support benefits such as life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Employee discount platform access.
• Share plans and charitable giving options.

Next steps.

If interested, please apply. For assistance during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail] or call 0870 414 9080.

About the company

Santander impacts 140 million lives daily through innovation, sharing experiences, and adapting to challenges, embodying the Santander Effect.