Job Description

We are currently on the lookout for a Linux Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure team.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Configuration, management, maintenance and development of the hosted systems, ensuring availability at all times

• Developing, configuring, managing and upgrading the physical and virtual servers

• Managing and developing virtual hosting technologies, back office applications and system monitoring software.

• Patching, upgrading, antivirus installation and overall security of the Linux and virtual infrastructure,

• Assisting in the design and security of supporting technical architecture

• Liaising with an array of stakeholders to collaboratively ensure minimal downtime and disruption and executing root cause analysis to eliminate underlying or potential issues.

Based in central Manchester, NQC offers competitive salaries, a great working atmosphere within a dynamic and passionate team, excellent progression opportunities and the opportunity to work on globally recognized technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world.

Additional benefits include;

• 23 days holiday per annum (allowance increases with service)

• 24/7 employee assistance platform

• A comprehensive e-learning platform

• Discounted gym memberships

• Online healthcare service which provides online consultations with UK based GP's (either over video chat or call) and NHS/private prescription service

• Excellent year round socials organized by our dedicated Social Committee
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Wellness programmes
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Linux system administration: 1 year (Required)

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of Linux systems administration (qualifications in Red hat or LPIC would be beneficial). Exposure to diagnosing various server issues using standard open source tools. Exposure to command line scripting. Experience of cloud hosting would be beneficial but not essential