IT System Administrator
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
Boeing Defence UK is looking for a IT System Administrator to 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 whilst hybrid there will be an expectation to work from our Bristol site a 2/3 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.
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. This role will be embedded within our Systems Team, however it will involve a lot of customer facing collaborations with our development and engineering teams.
The successfully candidate will need to be multi skilled across a number of system administration disciplines such as Windows, Linux and development tool chains.
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.
Position Responsibilities
1. Continuously looking for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
2. Responding to events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
3. Performing analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
4. Working to well-defined SLAs & KPIs
5. Support of functional teams such as networking
6. Identify and raise technical challenges and limitations within the IT estate
7. Respresent IT International when the need arises
8. Providing comprehensive and timely communications to key stakeholders
9. Producing and updating comprehensive documentation
10. Representing IT within our development community, ensuring compliance and process is adhered to
11. Execute routine vulnerability scans and categorise security risks to ensure threats are remediated
12. Maintain an accurate hardware/software asset register
13. Ensure infrastructure integrity through persistent monitoring
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
14. Minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience in a Linux, Wintel, DevOps role either delivery or support.
15. Good Linux systems administration skills, including configuration, troubleshooting and scripting.
16. Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience.
17. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
18. Working experience of the Atlassian toolchain
19. Working within an ITIL framework
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
20. Experience of working within a secure environment
21. Experience of automation techniques
Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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:
22. Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
23. Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
24. Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
25. An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
26. Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
27. 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
28. Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
29. Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
30. Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
31. Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
32. 6x annual salary life insurance
33. Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
34. Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)