Linux System Administrator

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a professional to join our UniQue Ispra team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our customers in the public sector and you will be responsible for developing new business by identifying profitable opportunities, maintaining your client portfolio by building strong, long-lasting relationships, and monitoring the progress of the projects, with the aim to provide excellent client service and added value services.

What will you be bringing to the team?

• Administration of Linux-based client/server platforms (virtual and physical)
• Administration of Windows-based client/server platforms
• Installation and configuration of client/server software and administration of laboratories IT infrastructure and end user environment
• Management of users and computers based on Active Directory infrastructure
• Management of end user VDI platform including resource configuration and proper setup for Corporate level services like CI/CD and BDAP platforms (JRC BigData)
• Handling of backups and restore operations in support of end user environment
• 1st /2nd level support
• Computer hardware management: analysis and resolution, problem definition
• Maintenance of a detailed HW/SW inventory
• End User applications installation and configuration support
• Interaction and collaboration with upstream support teams

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• ITIL Foundation Certification required
• System administration of Linux platforms (Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise Linux, and various Linux flavours of RedHat OSes) and installation and configuration of desktop applications
• Support for users of scientific information systems
• Support for users on specific scientific software like GIS tools, ARCGIS, ENVI/IDL, GRASS
• Support for solution of hardware and software problems
• Good knowledge of English

The following practical experience is desirable:

• System administration of Windows client platforms (Legacy Windows OS, Windows 10/11) and System administration of Windows server platforms (Legacy Windows server OS, Windows server 2016/2019/2022)
• Active Directory concepts
• Support for laboratories and end user IT environment
• Support for backup/restore operations
• Management/configuration of active directory related services like WSUS, SCCM, MDT
• Ability to analyse users’ needs, translate into precise requirements and propose ad hoc or Corporate solutions
• Production of technical documentation and training manuals for management and users

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.