Technology Expert with Linux system administration (21841, min 11 years experience)
Job Introduction
Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.
What connects the ever-growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service –
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.
Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.
We are hiring a Technology Expert with Linux system administration for our prestigious partner DIGIT TM (DG Informatics) in Brussels. DIGIT-TM is a contract from the European Commission for IT services across Europe.
If you like to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, this opportunity can answer to your expectation.
We look forward to meeting you! Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.
At Serco, we do not only offer a career but also the opportunity to join a community where everyone’s wellbeing matters, by living out the Serco values in all we do!
Role Responsibility
Tasks
Ensure the system administration of around 10 servers: (user administration, backup and recovery)
Maintenance and improvements of the production and test environments in two separate networks, (troubleshooting and fixing)
Ensure the update and upgrade of the software composing the analytical systems
Ensure the logging and auditing of the systems
Management of incidents related to information systems; organization of the reporting
Implement integration with other services offered by the EC (e.g. translation)
Contribute to the documentation of the project
Monitor quality, timescales and resources used, and take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances
Manage team's activity to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills.
Planning, definition of tasks and deliverables, quality control, review deliverables, risk analysis and management, status reports and problem reporting.
Successful Candidate
Tools/ Knowledge and skills
Practical knowledge of Linux system administration
Practical knowledge of Elasticsearch, container technologies (Docker, Docker compose, container orchestration)
Familiarity with open sources technologies: Apache Tika, Open Liberty, Open Street Maps
Excellent knowledge of the following programming languages: Python, Bash, SQL. Assets are considered: nodeJS, Javascript, Java
Experience with implementing logging and auditing of systems
Experience with customization and integration of systems
Experience with setting up network infrastructures with a focus on VPN
Experience with automation, Jenkings, JIRA, Confluence
Experience and/or interest in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is an asset
Ability to apply high quality standards
Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills.
Ability to give presentations
Capability of working in an international/multi-cultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team; leadership capability.
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Package Description
Excellent Salary
Corporate Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
And the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team
About the Company
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.
What we offer
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.
We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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