Senior Systems Engineer page is loaded## Senior Systems Engineerremote type: Praca z domulocations: Home-Based - GBRtime type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzinposted on: Opublikowano dzisiajjob requisition id: 10119295If you’re a experienced Unix/Linux engineer who thrives on variety - BAU, projects, problem-solving, and new tech - this is a brilliant opportunity to join a team where no two days look the same. You’ll provide advanced 3rd (and sometimes 4th) line expertise across on prem, hybrid and public cloud Unix/Linux platforms, supporting a multi-client estate and helping keep critical services running smoothly.**Job title:**Senior Systems Engineer**Job Description:****What we’re looking for**You’ll bring strong Unix/Linux engineering capability, plus the confidence to operate at senior escalation level.We’re looking for:* Proven experience in a 3rd Line Support / Infrastructure Engineer (or similar senior technical) role supporting large, enterprise environments* Strong recent experience managing Unix/Linux server platforms in production* In-depth admin knowledge across multiple OSs such as:RHEL (v7+) / Oracle Linux (v7+) / SUSE (v15+) / Ubuntu (v18+) / AIX (v7.2+) including System P virtualisation (LPARs), PowerHA/SystemMirror/Cluster Aware AIX/HACMP & Solaris (10/11) (including Perl scripting)* Experience supporting environments with Oracle RAC* Experience working across public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, PowerVS, Oracle Cloud* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to provide clear, actionable solutions* Confident communication—able to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior audiences* This position requires **Security Clearance (SC)** eligibility, and candidates must be **UK-based**.**What you’ll be doing**As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll take end-to-end ownership across the platform lifecycle, from building and optimising environments to leading on complex incidents and improvements.* Lead the administration, configuration and support of **Linux and Unix** environments (e.g., **RedHat, SUSE, AIX, Solaris**) in line with operational processes and policies* Act as the technical owner for priority and complex incidents, providing deep troubleshooting, resolution and clear stakeholder updates throughout* Work across BAU and project delivery, contributing to upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements (there isn’t a separate “project-only” team—engineers do the lot)* Build and support servers across a range of environments, including cloud and platform-specific Unix estates* Drive root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement long-term corrective actions* Assess and execute change in line with ITIL-aligned service management* Support enterprise toolsets and services that run across Unix/Linux environments* Collaborate with internal teams and third parties/suppliers to deliver effective outcomes* Author and maintain high-quality documentation (procedures, diagrams, KB articles)* Support DR planning and testing and ensure security/compliance best practices are met**Please note that this role participates in an out-of-hours on-call rotation (currently 1 in 4). Coverage is 6pm–8am Monday–Friday, plus the full weekend.****Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity**Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors - government, healthcare, education, and finance - offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you.**Check out our website*** Homebased working* **23** days’ holiday **(rising to 27)** with the opportunity to buy extra leave* company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more* volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice - opportunity to take a paid day out of the office* access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform* opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career**Unlock Your Potential with Capita**At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.**Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose** Customer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued**What we hope you’ll do next:**Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. **For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.****Location:**Home-Based - GBR,Zjednoczone Królestwo**Time Type:**Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin**Contract Type:**Stały**Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.**
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