System Administrator

We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering.

The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all Ground Equipment, Computers & Software and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the SKYNET Constellation of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, also distributed across multiple sites, which comprises the main computer systems which host the main C2 Software applications and provide the operator workstations.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Sys Admin expert for the installation of the SKYNET 6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network, in order to bring it into service
• Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
• Use of network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks. CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment.
• Assist SCOF Eng team in investigation and rectification 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.
• Development and implementation (in a specific test environment) of robust test procedures and scripts to manage system changes, fixes, and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment.

About You

• Experience of using UNIX / LINUX is essential for this role
• CISCO CCNP 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