System Engineer

Finastra; Bangor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Bangor, Wales is seeking a System Engineer with deep Linux expertise to manage and support data centres and network infrastructure. Successful candidates will have experience in Linux environments, server maintenance, and effective communication skills. This hands-on role involves collaboration with teams to ensure optimal service delivery and system reliability. Legal right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Systems Engineer role or similar.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of Linux servers in high-availability environment.
• Build and maintain servers within private cloud.
• Collaborate with teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Linux expertise

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

Database management tools

Job description

Finastra is seeking a proactive and skilled System Engineer with deep Linux expertise to join our dedicated team in Bangor, Wales. In this hands‑on role, you will manage and support our data centres, servers, and network infrastructure that underpin our service delivery to customers. This position offers a dynamic environment where you'll work closely with teams and clients, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across a broad technology landscape including Linux, virtualization, storage, and networking.

Important Note:

Applicants must reside in the UK and have the legal right to work within the UK to be considered for this role.

What Will You Contribute?

• Manage the day-to-day operation of Linux-based servers and infrastructure in a high-availability environment.
• Build, maintain, upgrade, and decommission servers within our private cloud environment.
• Support data integrity through replication, backup, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with the team during regular travel to our data centre sites in Manchester and near Leeds.
• Contribute to regular on-site work at our office in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales.
• Lead self‑initiated projects from planning through to implementation.
• Work closely with internal clients (development, sales) to deliver successful projects and reliable services to customers.
• Assist with hardware lifecycle management.
• Respond promptly to infrastructure emergencies and maintenance windows.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes effectively.

What Will Work Well With Our Team?

• A practical and collaborative approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills in English and an easy‑going manner.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and emergency situations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to data centre and office sites.
• Strong understanding of uptime, high availability, and resilience principles.

Required Experience:

• 2-5 years experience in Systems Engineer role or a similar position
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Linux environments, gained professionally or through personal projects.
• Experience with Linux server building, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms, especially VMware; Proxmox experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with storage systems and principles, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on process documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in standard office applications.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Proficiency in database management: installation, privilege management, backup/recovery.
• Basic understanding of data centre hardware components.
• Certifications such as Linux/Unix admin, VMware, storage, or networking certificates.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Familiarity with high‑availability systems and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience working within regulated or financial service environments is a plus.