Systems Administrator

Recruitment Partnership Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic IT team. This role focuses on supporting a Linux-based environment within a complex distributed network, primarily managing AWS infrastructure and Linux systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining high availability systems, and implementing enterprise-wide management solutions. The position offers flexibility with remote working options and aims to foster a collaborative atmosphere where proactive individuals can thrive. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Healthcare & Life Assurance Schemes

On-site Parking

Flexible / Remote Working

Wellness Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Linux server support and troubleshooting experience.
• Proficient in AWS and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux servers and AWS environment.
• Troubleshoot high availability systems and maintain IT infrastructure.

Skills

Linux Server Administration

AWS

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking and Security

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

High Availability Systems

ISO27001 Standards

Education

AWS Certification

RedHat Certification

Tools

Terraform

Hyper V

Job description

Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced System Administrator who wishes to join a dynamic IT team. This role requires an experienced candidate to provide support to end user computing architecture focusing mainly on a Linux based platform as part of a complex distributed network. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the administration and support of IT systems in Camlin Group.
The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for administration and support of our AWS environment, Linux server and desktop systems, with some Windows 10, Office 365, SharePoint, E-mail, Teams, AD and applications support. You will be working alongside the existing IT team but will be expected to bring additional knowledge and experience to aid the growth and expansion of the company.
This position may require occasional visits to our other sites and offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of high availability systems (mainly on cloud and physical DC).
• Maintaining and monitoring systems.
• Define, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide Linux fleet management system.
• Software installation and patching.
• Provides technical support and resolves problems of a comprehensive and complex nature.
• Performs complex problem solving and assistance on diverse software applications and hardware systems for department users.
• Provides in-depth individual and/or group instructions and training to staff on new or updated technologies.
• Maintain, update and audit data systems; document projects, write and maintain user instructions.
• Perform advanced systems support, maintenance, and testing for proper upkeep of systems, troubleshoot and resolves complex system hardware, software, and network failures and conflicts.
• Participate in research and development initiatives and aid in the implementation of new technologies.
• Securing systems, networks and individual computers based on requirements and ISO27001 standards.
• Participation in the on-call rotation schedule if required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the use, installation, support and troubleshooting Linux servers.
• Experience of or a strong working knowledge of Linux based distributions (primarily Ubuntu, CentOS and Redhat).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with containerization / cloud computing.
• Experience with high availability and business continuity principles.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Networking and security knowledge.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure delivery and software deployment cycles. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to end users.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to manage complex IT related workload across multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users.
• Excellent telephone / teleconferencing manner.
• Desire to perform a key role in creating solutions that will transform organization.
• Work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to assess applications, software and hardware.
• Develop, coordinate and administrate AWS infrastructure.
• Have containerization, (Kubernetes, Docker) troubleshooting and support tasks.
• Linux servers troubleshooting and support tasks.
• Oversee governance and mitigate risk.
• Working knowledge of Hyper V, VMs, Hypervisors.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 standards and practices.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• AWS and RedHat Certification.
• Experience of working in a multisite environment.

What we look for:

• We seek out individuals who are always looking for new ways to improve or do things differently.
• We expect you to be proactive and be prepared to share open and honest feedback regularly.
• We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for similar individuals who will be willing to help others.
• Whether it is our customers, our markets, or each other, we like people to ask questions and listen to the answers so we can all learn and improve.
• We expect individuals to take responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on what is right for people, profit and planet.

Benefits:

• Company Pension, Healthcare & Life Assurance Schemes
• On-site parking
• Flexible / Remote Working, Full time
• Wellness programmes

For more information or to submit an application email: [e-mail]