Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

Location: Corsham, Wiltshire (Chippenham area, Wiltshire). Employment Type: Full time, Permanent.

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.

Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. No core hours on Friday afternoons.

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme.

Family & Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving.

Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

• Sys Admin expert for the installation of the SKYNET6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network, bringing it into service.
• Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities, including equipment swap out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
• Use network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks.
• CISCOCCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment.
• Assist SCOF Eng team in investigation and rectification of SCOF system problems raised through internal tracking processes.
• Be Lead SCC Engineer (SK6A) for development of roll out plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, including software patches and fixes.
• Develop and implement robust test procedures and scripts (in a specific test environment) to manage system changes, fixes and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment.

• Experience of using UNIX / LINUX is essential.
• CISCOCCNP or CCNA is desirable.
• Experience working in a System Administration role.
• Experience managing a CISCO Network role.
• Experience of supporting high availability systems, ideally with a focus on Linux based hardware and software.
• Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space Limited. Employment Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Computing & Comm and Info & Data Processing.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

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