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System Administrator Operator

Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Great career opportunities 
  • Corporate Benefits Package
  • International environment
  • Possible hybrid work

 

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

 

We’re looking for a System Administrator Operator, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

We look forward to meeting you! 

Main Responsibilities

As a System Administrator Operator, you will be responsible for:

  • Perform installation, administration and management of operating systems and/or properly configure hardware and software on servers (e.g. install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems).
  • Administration and operation of VMWARE virtual environment (e.g. create and configure VM, perform VM tuning, perform ESXi configuration and troubleshooting, evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems).
  • Administration and operation of OpenStack cloud environment (e.g. create and configure VM, perform VM tuning, evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems).
  • Administration and operation of Kubernetes environment.
  • Plan and perform appropriate procedures, documentation, inventory assessment, and other procedures related to systems management.
  • Monitor of operated/administered environment
  • Make recommendations relevant to system security, computer system performance, disk and other components utilization. 
  • Monitor systems and applications performances to track operating efficiency.
  • Test and implement technical solutions and provide strong operational support on virtualization architectures.
  • Work with team to automate management tasks, streamline processes and perform standard administration functions as needed.
  • Conduct software and hardware evaluations, provide technical analysis and implement systems to meet Customer’s IT goals.
  • Report status and flags issues, especially in a proactive manner. 
  • Participate to the On-Call service. 

Successful Candidate

Mandatory Skills:

  • Good knowledge of Linux (RedHat based distributions, e.g. Centos, Red Hat) installation/administration and tuning
  • Independent knowledge of Linux automation/devops (e.g. scripting, ansible, python..).
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and/or VMWare virtual environment 

Is an asset:

  • Knowledge of VMware automation (e.g. scripting reporting and deployments).
  • Knowledge of Openstack infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and related management/administration tools.
  • Knowledge of backup/restore technics/solution
  • Knowledge of High Availability installation/administration and tuning 
  • Knowledge of network management, firewall and security
  • Knowledge of databases (Oracle/Mysql/Postgres)
  • Relevant certifications in the relevant technologies are a strong asset.
  • Good understanding of ITIL practices and processes
  • Excellent written and oral command of English (B1/B2) 
  • Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in team working are mandatory.
  • Capacity of achieving schedule and milestones.
  • Capacity of working under pressure. 

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe.

Women in Aerospace
We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector.

For more informationWomen in Aerospace Europe / Supporting women in STEM 

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Please contact the recruitment team if needed

Data Protection:

For more information on how the personal data is processed, please see the link Data Protection policy here

 

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