Job Description

We have exciting new opportunities for a Senior Unix Systems Administrator to join a leading Financial Services company, in central Bristol.
Linux and UNIX based systems are the backbone of their client facing infrastructure and due to the increasing demands, they are now looking to increase the size of the team and introduce an additional Senior Unix Systems Administrator who can help to lead a team responsible for delivering change.
The team achieve this using configuration management tools to configure new component and change existing infrastructure and therefore candidates with a technical background in Unix/Linux administration. The current team is made up of 9 with a mix of Junior, Midlevel and Senior UNIX administrators. The total operational team is 40.
As well as excellent career progression the also offer an extensive benefits package which includes:
* Annual Bonus up to 70% (yes, 70%!)
* Pension Scheme up to 19%
* Private Healthcare
* Life cover: 4X salary
* 25 days holiday plus option to purchase an additional 5 days a year
* Group Income Protection
* Study support (training and certifications)
The role will be based remote, with the expectations to spend time with the team onsite circa 1 day per week, depending on requirements. Their office is based in the city centre with excellent transport links and close to Temple Meads station.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Solid understanding of Linux or Unix Administration (Centos or RedHat) * Configuration management systems including Puppet * Shell scripting (bash preferred) * Ensure projects for the team are delivered on time and to requirements * Improve upon existing system designs and automate processes * Ability to take technical lead on projects with multiple engineers assigned