Systems Administrator (Linux)

Target
Newport
4 months ago
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At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for aSystems Administratorwho shares our passion for progress!

We love team collaboration and our colleagues spend 2 days a week on site, and 3 days working from home!

Due to the nature of the role the successful colleague will work an average of 7.5 hours per day between 7am and 7pm, Monday - Friday. We have 2 UK based sites in Newport and Cardiff.

What You'll Be Doing!

As ourSystems Administratoryou will be part of a wider IT Operations and Support Team which is accountable for the availability, maintenance and monitoring of Target's servers and infrastructure.

You will work primarily with Linux based systems, predominately Red Hat, but any knowledge of Microsoft, VMWare, Veeam and AWS would be beneficial

More Specifically, you'll....

  • Ensure availability of Target's infrastructure estate by means of pro-active maintenance, monitoring and continuous improvement
  • Maintain Target's adherance to regulatory and contractual SLA's by keeping the RHEL estate updated and secure
  • Work with other 3rd line colleagues to develop skills, knowledge, and capability to enhance self-development.
  • Provide support and mentoring for 1st and 2nd Line staff within other support teams.
  • Possess and develop the ability to methodically isolate and resolve faults, as well as identify problems that impact the wider business.
  • You will also support on project based work and be exposed to a wide range of technologies as part of your daily duties

Requirements

What We're Looking For!

  • Someone with experience of:
    • RHEL Server Infrastructure
    • Red Hat Satellite management tools
    • Microsoft PowerShell/Bash/Python for automation.
    • Veeam Backup infrastructure.
    • VMWare Administration.
    • Windows Server Infrastructure
  • Someone resilient with robust problem solving skills
  • A Team Player and able to communicate with people at all levels
  • Someone with a UK driving licence and access to transport

Benefits

Core Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum
  • 30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays(That's right! 30 days from Day 1)
  • Hybrid Working Policy - 2 days a week in our Newport or Cardiff office
  • Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%)
  • Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.  
  • Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Free Mortgage Advice and Support

My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions.

  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  • Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Dental Insurance
  • Gym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club memberships
  • Taste Cards / Gourmet Cards
  • RAC Breakdown Cover
  • Charitable Payroll Giving
  • Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
  • Health Cash Plan

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