Desired Skills and Experience
- Server hardware troubleshooting and replacement
- OS level diagnostics and resolution
- Hardware lifecycle management from deployment to recycling
- Off-shift support for special projects, quarterly maintenance or coverage for other shifts
- Growth of technical skills to greater depth and width
- Develop and maintain automation solutions
- Hardware lifecycle management from deployment to recycling
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation
- Change management planning, execution and reporting
- Knowledge of Oracle Linux, RedHat or CentOS platforms
- Knowledge of Solaris and other Unix systems.
- Strong knowledge of development utilising Python and bash/shell scripting
- Familiarity with coding using other languages
- Foundation networking knowledge
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux desktops or servers
- Good technical knowledge of current network hardware and standards
- Ability to conduct research into technical issues and products as required
- Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience
- Strong documentation skills and an aptitude to mentor others
- Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Keen attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Certification(s) in Linux administration on any distribution
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux, Linux services, and Linux networking
- Abilities with operating systems such as Windows, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX and Mac OS X
- Experience with virtualization frameworks such as Oracle VM Server, VirtualBox, Xen or VMWare ESX
- Experience and knowledge of Oracle Application Express
- Analytical skills and familiarity of Oracle Business Intelligence
- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects (50 lbs), such as servers and peripherals
- Must hold a full, valid UK driving license
- Must hold a valid Passport
- Be able to travel between sites in the UK and within the European Union.