Job Description
A reputable global brand is looking for a talented IT Systems Administrator with Linux skills to join an established dedicated infrastructure team based from impressive offices in the Paddington area, Central London (Commutable from parts of Middlesex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Surrey). This will initially be a fixed term contract for 6 months, with good possibility of extension or becoming permanent for the right candidate.
Reporting into the IT Infrastructure Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for supporting and developing all elements of the UK IT infrastructure. Duties will include installing and maintaining servers and networks, designing and building new systems, providing 3rd line support as well as managing project work.
In order to be suitable for this requirement you must have proven experience working in an IT Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Analyst or similar infrastructure focussed role, ideally for a medium to large sized user base in a fast moving industry. It is essential to have a strong Linux (ideally Redhat or CentOS), Active Directory and VMWare (and other hypervisors) systems administration skills as well as Backup, Apache, Squid and Cisco routers/ switches experience. RHCE / RHCSA and CNNA qualifications would be highly desireable, but not essential.
This is also an opportunity for a tech savvy candidate to join a large international company that invests heavily in its staff and offers excellent IT career prospects. This role is paying up to £50,000 pro rata plus benefits including discretionary bonus, pension, season ticket loan and 25 days annual leave.