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Senior Unix Linux System Maintainer

Employer
Raytheon UK
Location
Harrogate
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
7 Dec 2020

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Sector
Defence
Job Role
Software Developer
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Raytheon Technologies is currently seeking a Senior Information Systems Technologist II to provide Linux system maintenance and engineering support to maintain high priority operational systems at a high level of availability and resolve problems based on mission criticality and guidance. This position is staffed as an 8x5 position (with after-hours call-in responsibility). which may require a modified work schedule.

Required Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with Counter Intelligence Poly required.

Duties and responsibilities include:

•Performs Tier 2 software application maintenance and backups on assigned mission systems running a variety of operating systems to include Linux and Windows.
•VMware administration responsible for configuration, maintenance, monitoring and overall support of multiple VMware environments
•Setup, install, configure ESXi servers, maintain and restore VM backups and snapshots. Update system process documentation, guides, diagrams, and SOPs as needed.
•Performs routine and preventative maintenance such as general computer tasks, backup/restore, application loads, disk utilization, system loading and system monitoring
•Detects, isolates, documents, quickly reports, and resolves system outages or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes collecting diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, developing workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system
•Documents problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools
•Collects data describing the environment at the time of the failure and performs other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance investigation and resolution
•Performs system monitoring, analyzing and documenting performance and conducting trend analysis as required
•Supports system engineering groups as required for ongoing analysis and integration efforts
•Works with other Tier 2 maintenance engineers across multiple locations providing enterprise-level maintenance support, with customer visibility, into all Tier 2 maintainer actions and responses
•Provides oversight and guidance to entry/junior level system maintainers

Required Skills:

•Must have a BS Degree in a related technical discipline and minimum of 4 years experience with software application maintenance on systems running a variety of operating systems OR possess 12 years of equivalent experience working with customer in technical operations in lieu of a degree
•Experience with VMWare and its tools (vCenter, VRa, vRop, etc.) on systems running a variety of operating systems
•Must have good communication skills to effectively and accurately exchange information across a multi-location enterprise, with customer visibility, into maintainer-based actions and responses
•Contribute to completion of project milestones under the specific guidance of program leadership
•Must be available to work after hours on a call-in basis
•Must have a current DODI 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification or must obtain the certification within first 60 days of employment

Desired Skills:

• Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Redhat Linux certification
• Oracle 11g RAC database
• Have the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

Required Education:

BS Degree in a related technical discipline and minimum of 4 years experience with software application maintenance on systems running a variety of operating systems OR possess 12 years of equivalent experience working with customer in technical operations in lieu of a degree.

Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship and Current TS/SCI security clearance required. Must also pass medical and visa requirements.

This position requires a U.S. Person.

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Raytheon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Company

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Waddington, Broughton and Manchester.

 

Raytheon UK has six key sites. Our manufacturing hub is in Glenrothes in Fife where we employ more than 560 people. The aircraft systems integration takes place in Broughton, North Wales. We manage the Sentinel programme from RAF Waddington where we provide training and a wide range of development work for the RAF. At Gloucester and Manchester, our new cyber business centres conduct specialist research and software development work for customers, and finally there’s our technology centre in Harlow.

 

With more than 1,600 employees situated across England, Scotland and Wales, Raytheon UK continues to invest in its infrastructure and people as well as growing its graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

 

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.

Company info
Telephone
01895 816248
Location
Uxbridge
GB

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