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PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC) Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions) Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s) Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements Nice to have: Immediate availability Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Are you ready and looking for a role that you can make your own, taking the autonomy to set out what and how you do it? As we have grown, we have accumulated a diverse database infrastructure, including PostgreSQL, Maria DB, InfluxDB and MongoDB systems. The timing is ripe for an experienced Administrator to take ownership, mature, upgrade and manage our database servers, while supporting development teams and business operations. Key Accountability & Responsibilities Work with teams across the Technology department to install, configure, maintain, and upgrade our database servers across development, testing, and production environments. Monitor database health and perform routine maintenance tasks including index optimisation, table maintenance, and schema modifications. Work with Development and Data engineering teams to optimise performance & cost of data pipelines Manage database capacity planning and storage allocation to ensure adequate resources for current and future needs. Proactive management of databases, ensuring application and operational performance needs are met. Implement and maintain high availability solutions including replication, clustering, and failover configurations. Document database architectures, configurations, procedures and policies. Implement appropriate security controls to ensure databases and data are protected. Ensure database backup, validation and disaster recovery capabilities are in place and rehearsed. Provide insight and recommendation on the adoption and consolidation of database related technologies. Be part of the on 24x7 on call rota to provide out of hours support for our critical systems. Knowledge & Skills Proven expertise managing PostgreSQL and MariaDB/MySQL databases Experience with NoSQL databases. Experience with cloud database services (AWS). Deep understanding of relational database concepts, normalisation, and SQL optimisation. Proficiency in SQL and query optimisation across multiple database platforms. Experience with database replication, clustering, and high availability configurations. Familiarity with backup and recovery tools specific to each database platform. Understanding of database security principles and access control mechanisms. Experience with monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques. Knowledge of version control systems (Git) for managing database code and scripts. Experience with database automation, CI/CD pipelines and tooling. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together

Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment

Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC) Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions) Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s) Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements Nice to have: Immediate availability Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Role: Database Specialist Salary: Starting from £40,000 to £60,000 Do databases float your boat, are you passionate about data. If so and you're an experienced database administrator looking for a new challenge this opportunity is for you. An opportunity is available in the Group and Data Infrastructure team. The team is predominantly Bristol based but we are flexible with location and the role can be based in Bristol or Norwich. A bit about the job: The role will report to the Group and Data Platform Infrastructure Manager but will work closely with the DevOps and design team when required. Our primary database is PostgreSQL RDS, but we have Oracle, DB2, MS SQL, DynamoDB with Redshift & Aurora Postgres expected soon. Identify, take operational ownership of and resolve (via the DevOps team) database issues that don't meet Aviva's IT and BP standards. Working with the DevOps team to improving sustainability through performance/efficiency tuning & cost optimisation for the databases in the estate Database consultancy & subject matter expertise to the DevOps team Database consultancy to the Solution Design team when required to assist primarily with Tech Evaluations & PoC's Skills and experience we're looking for: DBA level experience of PostgreSQL RDS & AWS certification or relevant experience Aurora Postgres & Redshift is essential Oracle & MS SQL, AWS S3, EMR & Hive desirable Can do, pro-active attitude. Someone who can leverage their technical skills and prioritise their workloads to deliver the best customer outcomes on time Experience and knowledge of Aviva's Cloud environment processes desirable. What you'll get for this role: Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave 25 days / 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Manisha Dinesh a call on or send an email to

Are you a Senior DBA looking for a new challenge? Reporting to the Technical Operations Lead, the role of the Senior Database Administrator Lead, will be to support delivery of database services within the hosting environment in line with client SLAs. This will involve supporting development and implementation of the database platform ready to be populated by applications from the client and, monitoring, managing and fine-tuning this environment, throughout the whole lifecycle. This is a Database lead role, where you will lead a small team across multiple client sites. You will be responsible for carrying out mentoring, 1-2-1's and workflows of your team. What you will be doing: Implement Database environments in line with client requests Support resolution of issues with Database environment owning trouble tickets to conclusion Maintain records of current database sizes and configurations Maintain database backups for use in the event of system failure Proactively monitor database use and performance Advise on and implements additional database storage and new databases as required Administration of databases Ensure database designs provide for Disaster Recovery Planning Install and configure the database environment and software Manage and execute changes on the database in line with Client requests Attach and detach storage from the database Implement server specific governance including password policy, user access, default settings etc. Conduct all data imports, exports and adjustments to data structure and/or data model in line with client requests Perform regular KPI Reporting Develop databases that support multiple data models and extended capabilities such as spatial and graph, and support data virtualisation, distributed storage, and in memory storage e.g. for the use of high performance satellite image analysis and recognition Provide support for real time processing on transactional data or hybrid transactional analytic database systems You will need: Significant experience in SQL Server Database Administration covering multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL/MySQL Oracle Databases Experience working with database performance tuning Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action Out of Hours Maintain accurate records and documentation Experience applying ITIL methodology It would be great if you had: Experience involving multiple software vendors Knowledge of Storage Technologies Willing to work out of hours and attend remote sites Experience working in virtualised environment If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: Stevenage OR Portsmouth Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for SC Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. 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Role: Database Administrator Location: Leicester (Mostly Remote Working) Skills: SQL Server / T-SQL / DBA experience / SSIS Salary: £60,000 DOE The Company and role. OSCAR are looking for a database administrator to join the team of a market leading retailer who offers a fantastic career development plan as well as producing industry leading work! With tech stacks and the use of platforms like Azure, GCP and AWS and Kubernetes, they are always update to date on what's new! This position will be within the Data team working with existing DBAs and architects and it will be responsible for data architecture, security, movement and availability across multiple on-premises and cloud datacentres. The candidate will work closely with developers, testers and infrastructure engineers to ensure that the companies aim's are achieved. With this role comes the opportunity to work with relational and analytical data platforms, as well as data pipeline technologies. Skills. Required. relevant work experience. Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL SSIS Database Design Database Management PostgreSQL MySQL Desired. Redis MongoDB Experience working in an Agile environment Experience in these technologies is a benefit Responsibilities. Assisting in database design Monitoring, updating and amending existing databases Creating and testing new database and data handling systems Implementing disaster recovery and high availability Implementing hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud Sustaining the security and integrity of data Training and advising colleagues in best practices This is a fantastic opportunity and one that doesn't come about too often. If this sounds like a job for you, or you want to speak about it in some more detail, email me at . Role: Database Administrator Location: Leicester (Mostly Remote Working) Skills: SQL Server / T-SQL / DBA experience / SSIS Salary: £60,000 DOE Oscar Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic data migration consultancy based in Watford, Hertfordshire, currently operating a hybrid flexible working model in accordance with government guidelines. We are looking for a permanent experienced AWS DevOps specialist who will be critical to this fast-growing company's success in delivering large scale data migrations in the cloud. The role holder will help deliver the DevOps strategy within the company and must be experienced in all aspects of AWS cloud-based systems. They must be able to communicate effectively with clients, be delivery focused, organised, a natural problem solver, and have excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of on-premise technology is also desirable, as is migrating these services to the cloud. The ideal candidate will be able to work proactively to identify technological improvements and have a keen interest in emerging technologies. In addition to an excellent salary package, we are committed to providing investment in training to help you further develop your skills and knowledge. This is an ideal opportunity to work in a fast-paced company, with on-premise and cloud environments, within an ISO27001 framework. This role is a permanent role. Applicants that are currently working as contractors must clearly state that they now seek a permanent position. Essential skills: Evidence of successfully delivering a DevOps strategy Solid knowledge and experience of provisioning and managing AWS environments Experience of release and build automation pipelines utilising Jenkins. Scripting, particularly Groovy (ideally also to have Python, Bash & Powershell). Windows Server (build, security, AD, GPO, ...). Source control: GIT/AWS Code Commit/SVN. Familiar with database server technology such as MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL Knowledge of Elastic Search, RabbitMQ, Site to Site VPN Certificate configuration, Knowledge of Hashicorp Consul and Vault to manage configuration and secrets Experience of using Hashicorp Terraform to deploy/update/destroy AWS infrastructure Experience of using packer for AMI creation Familiar with provision of VPC's and AWS networking/VPN's Understanding of the principles of immutable infrastructure and ability to put these into practice. Desirable skills: Professional Certification from one or more major cloud providers Experience of working on Transformation programmes and large client driven projects BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (egAWS Certified DevOps, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Experience of working in a secure environment with clearance to SC level . Knowledge of migrating on-premise technology to AWS Security Clearance is required to SC level so you must be willing to undergo clearance as part of the recruitment process. Five years' residency in the UK is a mandatory requirement of security clearance, as is ownership of a passport.

AR226 - Linux DevOps Engineer Location: Shrivenham, Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Linux DevOps Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. You will be part of a small, agile and talented team responsible for developing, building and supporting of Linux and open source solutions within a secure managed services context along with diagnosing and resolving problems with existing Linux infrastructure. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and improve our secure Linux hosted offerings over multiple platforms. Support the development and implementation of Open Source and DevOps tooling for use internally and with our customers. Provide 3rd line technical support and fault resolution to 1st/2nd line support teams. Provide technical advice, and act as a focal point for technical personnel within their area of responsibility. Help drive adoption of automation tooling throughout the business. Understanding and knowledge of Agile/Scrum working practices. DevOps toolsets, Linux OS deployments and maintenance. A working knowledge of TCP/IP Networking. Knowledge and understanding of OS security hardening techniques. Skills and Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Linux engineering environment and a working experience of DevOps. Enterprise Linux OS (Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle). CI/CD pipelines. DevOps toolsets including Terraform, Git, Packer and Vault. Configuration management - Ansible or Puppet. Database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or InfluxDB). Discipline to follow ITIL best practices and ISO9001, ISO20000, & ISO27001 certifications. Discipline to follow development and deployment best practices. Analytical & Problem solving skills. Excellent Time Management & organisational skills. A flexible approach to work at all times and the commitment to ensure tasks are completed to deadline. Work autonomously or as part of a Team. Prepared to travel when necessary to customer site or other locations. Ability to obtain (without restrictions) Security Clearance to at least SC level. Desirable: Network technologies (LAN, WAN, Cisco switching, Juniper and Fortinet security products) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking. Virtualisation management experience - VMware, XenServer, OpenStack or Hyper-V. Working knowledge of Kubernetes or Openshift. Red Hat Satellite. Linux PKI. Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator or equivalent experience. Red Hat Satellite. Kubernetes Certified Administrator. VMware Cloud Native Master Specialist. Location: Shrivenham, Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Systems Administrator We are looking for a couple of Systems Administrators to join our client’s small but growing team in the Oxford area. The role combines maintenance and projects as they advance their systems with newer technologies and tools. You will be passionate about and take pride in the work you are doing and thrive on challenges in a high-pressure environment. Primary Technologies * UNIX operating systems (FreeBSD/CentOS) * Databases (PostgreSQL) * Mail (PowerMTA/Exim/Postfix) * HTTP/HTTPS (NGINX/Varnish/lighttpd/Apache) * Juniper/Cisco networking Required Skills * Demonstrate a high level of experience with a UNIX-like system * Large volume email sending and issue mitigation * Solid understanding of database systems (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB) * Basic networking experience * Knowledge of load balancing solutions (haproxy/nginx) * Ability to write scripts to assist with tasks and automation (bash/python) * Excellent communicator, must be able to communicate effectively in high pressure situations Desirable Skills * Experience with PostgreSQL HA clusters * Config management (puppet/ansible/chef) * Advanced network knowledge (switching/routing/firewalling) * ZFS experience * Centralised authentication (LDAP/Active Directory/RADIUS) Please only apply for this role if you have the required skills, the right to work in the UK, and live within a 1 hour commute of OX2

Systems Administrator We are looking for a couple of Systems Administrators to join our client’s small but growing team in the Oxford area. The role combines maintenance and projects as they advance their systems with newer technologies and tools. You will be passionate about and take pride in the work you are doing and thrive on challenges in a high-pressure environment. Primary Technologies * UNIX operating systems (FreeBSD/CentOS) * Databases (PostgreSQL) * Mail (PowerMTA/Exim/Postfix) * HTTP/HTTPS (NGINX/Varnish/lighttpd/Apache) * Juniper/Cisco networking Required Skills * Demonstrate a high level of experience with a UNIX-like system * Large volume email sending and issue mitigation * Solid understanding of database systems (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB) * Basic networking experience * Knowledge of load balancing solutions (haproxy/nginx) * Ability to write scripts to assist with tasks and automation (bash/python) * Excellent communicator, must be able to communicate effectively in high pressure situations Desirable Skills * Experience with PostgreSQL HA clusters * Config management (puppet/ansible/chef) * Advanced network knowledge (switching/routing/firewalling) * ZFS experience * Centralised authentication (LDAP/Active Directory/RADIUS) Please only apply for this role if you have the required skills, the right to work in the UK, and live within a 1 hour commute of OX2

Systems Administrator We are looking for a couple of Systems Administrators to join our client’s small but growing team in the Oxford area. The role combines maintenance and projects as they advance their systems with newer technologies and tools. You will be passionate about and take pride in the work you are doing and thrive on challenges in a high-pressure environment. Primary Technologies * UNIX operating systems (FreeBSD/CentOS) * Databases (PostgreSQL) * Mail (PowerMTA/Exim/Postfix) * HTTP/HTTPS (NGINX/Varnish/lighttpd/Apache) * Juniper/Cisco networking Required Skills * Demonstrate a high level of experience with a UNIX-like system * Large volume email sending and issue mitigation * Solid understanding of database systems (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB) * Basic networking experience * Knowledge of load balancing solutions (haproxy/nginx) * Ability to write scripts to assist with tasks and automation (bash/python) * Excellent communicator, must be able to communicate effectively in high pressure situations Desirable Skills * Experience with PostgreSQL HA clusters * Config management (puppet/ansible/chef) * Advanced network knowledge (switching/routing/firewalling) * ZFS experience * Centralised authentication (LDAP/Active Directory/RADIUS) Please only apply for this role if you have the required skills, the right to work in the UK, and live within a 1 hour commute of OX2

Systems Administrator We are looking for a couple of Systems Administrators to join our client’s small but growing team in the Oxford area. The role combines maintenance and projects as they advance their systems with newer technologies and tools. You will be passionate about and take pride in the work you are doing and thrive on challenges in a high-pressure environment. Primary Technologies * UNIX operating systems (FreeBSD/CentOS) * Databases (PostgreSQL) * Mail (PowerMTA/Exim/Postfix) * HTTP/HTTPS (NGINX/Varnish/lighttpd/Apache) * Juniper/Cisco networking Required Skills * Demonstrate a high level of experience with a UNIX-like system * Large volume email sending and issue mitigation * Solid understanding of database systems (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB) * Basic networking experience * Knowledge of load balancing solutions (haproxy/nginx) * Ability to write scripts to assist with tasks and automation (bash/python) * Excellent communicator, must be able to communicate effectively in high pressure situations Desirable Skills * Experience with PostgreSQL HA clusters * Config management (puppet/ansible/chef) * Advanced network knowledge (switching/routing/firewalling) * ZFS experience * Centralised authentication (LDAP/Active Directory/RADIUS) Please only apply for this role if you have the required skills, the right to work in the UK, and live within a 1 hour commute of OX2