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Airbus - System Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Chippenham
2 weeks ago
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Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire 100% site based due to type of work

TYPE:Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • *Financial Reward: *Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more



  • *Work / Life Balance: *37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday



  • *Personal Development: *Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities



  • *Health & Wellbeing:*Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme



  • *Family and Caregiving:*Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving



  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)


    Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

    We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering.

    The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all Ground Equipment, Computers & Software and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the SKYNET Constellation of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, also distributed across multiple sites, which comprises the main computer systems which host the main C2 Software applications and provide the operator workstations.

    *HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM *

  • Sys Admin expert for the installation of the SKYNET 6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network, in order to bring it into service
  • Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
  • Use of network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks. CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment and essential longer term.
  • Assist SCOF Eng team in investigation and rectification SCOF system problems raised through internal tracking processes.
  • Be Lead SCC Engineer (SK6A) for development of roll out plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, including software patches and fixes.
  • Development and implementation (in a specific test environment) of robust test procedures and scripts to manage system changes, fixes, and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment.


    ABOUT YOU

  • A valid RHCSA qualification (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), held and in-date (or ability to obtain after appointment)
  • Experience working in a System Administration role
  • Experience of supporting high availability systems, ideally with a focus on Linux based hardware and software
  • Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices
  • Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.


    HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

    Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

    Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

    As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

    #LI:MF1

    #CI_2025

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Company:
    AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

    Employment Type:
    Permanent
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    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Job Family:
    Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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