Linux Systems Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Linux Systems Administrator based at our offices ineither Plymouth or Exeter.You will be working in a dynamic environment; designing, deploying and supporting infrastructure services that form part of the UK’sCritical National Infrastructure. The team maintains a large number of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers hosted on VMware ESXi.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete and provide a satisfactory basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions. In addition, due to the sensitive nature of some of our roles, you may be required to undergoa National Security Vetting (Security Check).If these additional security checks are required and to meet National Security Vetting requirements, you will need to evidence that you have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

About Us We’re the people providing the power, managing the electricity distribution network for the Midlands, South West and Wales. We deliver essential electricity to millions of homes and businesses.

We are committed to providing a safe, stable and reliable electricity distribution supply while protecting our population and minimising the impact on the environment.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at Western Power Distribution, you won’t just be helping keep the lights on - you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

You will become integral to a company offering many benefits and a supportive working environment.We are committed to investing in the latest technologies and working methods to improve service to customers.

We know that our people are at the heart of this success and work hard to create a working environment that all our employees can be proud of.

Main Responsibilities Responsibilities include hardware specification and system architecture, deployment and ongoing support of servers and services. You will be exposed to a variety of database platforms, Active Directory integrations, firewalls, TCP/IP and Fibre-Channel networking.

The following skills and qualifications would be beneficial, although not essential:

• Linux core administrative skills
• An understanding of system security and how to harden a server/service
• DevOps experience (e.g. Ansible, git, CI/CD, REST APIs)
• Containerisation (Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Software development skills: bash scripting and Python. Other high-level language experience would be advantageous.
• An IT qualification or equivalent accreditations.

As a member of the team, you will be expected to participate in a compensated Out of Hours standby working arrangement and may be required to work overtime. As the team supports multiple WPD sites, a driving licence is required.