Network System Administrator

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Are you an experienced Systems Specialist with strong network services and Linux experience looking for a new exciting and challenging opportunity in the Midlands?

The University of Leicester is investing in technology, as one of the leading universities in the UK we are committed to creating a digital campus which provides innovative and accessible services to our community. This is your opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to transformation and putting the voice of our customer at the heart of what we do. With your help we can help transform the life on and off campus for our student and staff community.

Job Purpose

As part of our technology journey we are looking to invest in our infrastructure and core network. Over the next few years we will be running a programme of modernisation and optimisation to help drive the delivery of our services. We are looking for an experience technical specialist to work on our Network Services based on Linux platforms to help drive the delivery of our services.

Job Responsibilities

As a customer and solutions focused technical specialist you will work closely with the Infrastructure and broader IT Team to contribute to strategic design, development and day to day management of critical network service. You will be key in ensuring define and implement standards and monitoring to ensure the integrity, availability, security and performance of services

Core Skills

• Experience of working within a Linux Administration and Data Networking background with experience of design, implementation and administration of network services
• Strong knowledge of data networking protocols including TCP/IP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS NTP and an understanding of firewalls and network security principles
• Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Bash, Perl, & Python
• Understanding of monitoring tools such as Opsview (Nagios), Cacti and Munin
• Knowledge of System Configuration management (CFEngine)
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of problems
• Experience of working within an ITIL aligned environment
• Proven experience of working in a project environment ideally with knowledge of Prince 2

Communication

• You will be a self-motivated and dynamic individual who is able to challenge and influence others, develop and maintain collaborative working relations across IT and non IT departments
• High level, proven inter-personal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and motivate a team of IT professionals

As an employer of Choice the University of Leicester offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package of £41,709 - £46,924
• 38 days holiday inclusive of Christmas closure and bank holidays
• A highly competitive pension schemes
• Flexible working

To find out more about why you should join the University of Leicester please visit our dedicated campaign site

Close Date: Friday 15th September

Please note interviews will be held onsite at the University of Leicester on Monday 25th September

For an informal discussion or to find out more information please contact Amanda Whicher on 020 7259 8746 or [email protected]