System Administrator

• Knowledge and practical experience in VMware virtualization

technology. Configure, upgrade, deploy.

• Knowledge and practical experience in configuring iSCSI targets

for virtualized environments.

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Server Technologies;

Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange.

• Knowledge of ITIL IT service management model;
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management processes and

experience in this area;

• Ability to write technical documentation and user guides;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve

difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources

for answers; can see hidden problems; looks beyond the obvious

and doesn’t stop at the first answer

• Customer Focus – Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction;

acts with customers in mind; sets high standards for quality and

quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in

a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for

improvements in products and services; establishes and maintains

effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and

respect.

• Must have practical experience in VMware virtualization

technology, including VCSA configuration, ESX upgrade, and bare

metal deployment.

• Must be able to deploy at short notice to resolve equipment

failures on virtualized mission-critical systems.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies,

LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning

LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Systems Administrator

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £38,350 – £48,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Systems Administrator for the Live Services Team.

The expectation of the role is to support the business in providing high quality computing environments by providing and managing the provision of System Administration expertise to the AWE User community.

Key Accountabilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.

Important things you need to know:

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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