Boeing Defence UK is looking for a Linux 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 shilst hybrid there will be an expectation to work from our Bristol site a couple of 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

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.

Responsibilities:
•    Continuously looking for improvements to ensure services operated are aligned to industry best practice and Boeing enterprise best practices.
•    Responding to events, requests and incidents logged in management systems.
•    Performing analysis of log files, systems, and network traffic.
•    Working to well-defined SLAs & KPIs
•    Support of functional teams such as networking
•    Identify and raise technical challenges and limitations within the networking estate
•    Respresent IT International when the need arises
•    Providing comprehensive and timely communications to key stakeholders
•    Producing and updating comprehensive documentation

Essential experience:
•    Demonstrable experience in a Linux role either delivery or support.
•    Good Linux systems administration skills, including configuration, troubleshooting and scripting.
•    Troubleshooting and performance tuning experience.
•    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
•    Service Management Tools.
•    Working within an ITIL framework

Desirable experience:
•    Experience of working within a secure environment
•    Experience of containerisation such as Docker
•    Experience of automation techniques
 

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:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools, and incentives

• Maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave options

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years of uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.