System/Automation Administrator

Boeing
Bristol
7 months ago
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Job Description

Qualifications:

Boeing Defence UKis looking for aSystem Administratorto support various technical requirements within a busy IT Infrastructure team. This role will involve contributing to the delivery of projects and sustainment within a demanding environment supporting Boeing Defence UK operations.

The role is hybrid and there will be an expectation to work from our Bristol site a couple of days per week. You will be involved in system integration activities, hardware and software installation, daily support, configuration and disposition of servers and networks to ensure the user experience is exceptional. The role will predominately support our software engineering team with a varied technical stack that incorporates the Atlassian collaboration tools where we will be looking to improve through adoption of automation tools.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for delivering products and outcomes within a defined project where customer service and IT performance is paramount. Equally comfortable, confident and professional whether on the end of a phone or ‘hands-on’ at a desk, you will be the sort of individual that takes pride in providing a first-rate service and genuinely enjoys solving IT issues for colleagues at all levels

The role will provide an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to grow their skills and become a vital team member within both BDUK and the global teams we work with.

Responsibilities:
• Continuously looking for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
• Responding to events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
• Performing analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
• Working to well-defined SLAs & KPIs
• Support of functional teams such as networking
• Identify and raise technical challenges and limitations within the networking estate
• Respresent IT International when the need arises
• Providing comprehensive and timely communications to key stakeholders
• Producing and updating comprehensive documentation

Essential experience:
• VMWare
• Windows Server 
• Active Directory 
• WSUS 
• Windows 10 

Desirable experience:
• Linux
• Automation such as any Atlassian tool
• Private Key Infrastructure / Certificate Authority 
• Dell VXRail (or other converged stack)
• VMware Horizon (or other VDI solution)
• VMware HCI 
• Exchange (On-Prem)
• Skype for Business 
• VMWare Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
• McAfee EPO/ENS 
• SharePoint 2016 
• Wyse Dell Thin Clients/WMS 
• Microsoft NPS 
• Dell RP4VM 
• Dell Networker 
• Atlassion tools

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools, and incentives
• Maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave options

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.


Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.


PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years of uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
 

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

BAUMI3 (B87)

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