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Job Title: System Administrator/Programmer
Reporting to: Director of Information Systems
New Era is seeking to recruit a talented individual responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and automating a large estate of Linux and Windows servers and applications, both on-premise and cloud. The role will involve working with global teams across the New Era Technology group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day administration of Linux systems in a worldwide environment, both on-premise and cloud.
* Provide 2nd to 3rd line support for Linux and Windows Servers and other associated IT hardware.
* Manage and develop infrastructure solutions on the major Cloud environments.
* Create and manage automation scripts to maintain and manage the various environments.
* Support of end users may be required.
* Be responsive 24/7 to outages within this environment.
* Carry out regular updates to Linux and Windows Systems.
* Maintain and manage service and equipment inventory databases.
* Research and recommend ways to improve the deployment of infrastructure, OS's, and applications under management.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
* At least 5 years' experience in Linux Systems Administration in a highly available environment (Debian experience preferred).
* IP Networking skills including but not limited to switching, firewalls, and routing basics. Facility with network tools is required (tcpdump, Wireshark).
* Scripting capabilities (SH, Bash, Python, Perl, YAML).
* Configuration of common services (DNS, Apache, NGINX, Postfix, Squid, SSH, iptables).
* Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware / Veeam / Proxmox / KVM).
* Experience with cloud environments (GCP / Azure / AWS).
* Experience with Cloud Automation tools (Kubernetes / Docker / Packer / Ansible / Terraform / GitLab).
* Understanding of clustering services, enabling High Availability failover.
* Experience with Enterprise Hardware and Management Tools.
* Experience working within a strict Change Management process.
* Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills.
* Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
* Able to commute periodically and on an emergency basis to datacentres in Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Northwest London.
* Must be UK resident for over 5 years with SC level clearance or willing to obtain SC clearance.
Personal Skills Required:
* Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Organised and efficient.
* Reliable, flexible, and cooperative.
* Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic and motivational nature and an overall passion for excellence.
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