Company Overview

i-neda is a specialist development company, building scalable, high volume wagering applications and websites for some of the world’s largest betting and gaming companies. We are looking to recruit an experienced Systems Administrator to join our small, friendly and highly motivated team at our offices in Farnborough and remotely from home.

Role overview

The Linux Systems Administrator will join our busy Technical Support team. This group is responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of all online systems and websites used by our customers. They will also work closely with the Development Team to install and publish platforms, services and applications to the live environment.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with Linux installation & administration, network management, scripting and automation tools, cloud installations, physical servers, and database management. This role is varying and require a broad set of skills. We do not expect you be proficient in all areas, however, have a strong desire to learn and pick-up new tech on the job.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and administration of systems and applications

Installation of Production, Development and Test Environments

Security and vulnerability hardening of all live platforms

Regular Patching and updates of all Linux systems

Deploying new code releases and patches to our test and live environments

Performance optimization of all Live platforms

Input into Penetration and Load Testing of all Live platforms

Planning and management of infrastructure usage

Installation, configuration and maintenance of databases

Reviewing of all system activity and system logs

Ensuring sufficient monitoring is in place and reacting to any monitoring alerts in a timely and appropriate manner

Maintain and update all assigned tickets

Provide out of hours on call support when required

Ensure back-up and recovery procedures are in place

Introduce and implement best work policies and ensure we are adhering to ISO27001 standards

Provide detailed documentation regarding all aspects of server-related work.

Experience & Skills

· Advanced Linux and Mysql knowledge

· Juniper Netscreen and Cisco firewalls

· Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash

· Any knowledge or experience of programming languages such as Ruby, Java, Golang an advantage

· Knowledge/experience of AWS cloud platforms

· Knowledge/experience of Configuration Management and Deployment tools, e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Rancher etc

· Proven experience working with and implementing alerting/monitoring systems

· Identify potential issues and resolve in a proactive manner

· Proven experience in a Systems Administration and support role

· Experience in setting up and deploying new environments

· Understanding or experience of working to or implementing ISO or other regulatory standards

· Ability to work efficiently and prioritise tasks under pressure

· Ability to work well within a team

· Appetite to learn, research and self-teach

· Good communication and reporting skills

· Previous experience or knowledge of the betting / gaming or finance industry an advantage

Technical Knowledge & Interests

Candidates with experience with 2 or more of the following technologies and an interest in expanding their knowledge of continuous deployment and Cloud hosting technologies will have a significant advantage:

Linux / Unix (Primarily Ubuntu)

· General troubleshooting

· Ansible deployment / management

· FreeIPA centralized auth

· Update monitoring and management

· System hardening

· Syslog

· Ruby (RVM) environment setups

Networking

· Cisco ASA (multi Context)

· Cisco Firepower / Source fire

· Managed Switches (VLAN management)

· PfSense

· Network scanning (NMAP etc)

AWS (or other cloud technologies)

· Terraform deployment

· Networking, TCP/IP, DNS

Monitoring Technologies

· Zabbix or other monitoring tools

Hosted Virtualization Technologies

· VmWare

· vCentre

· Xen / XCP-NG

· Xen Centre

Containerized technologies

· Kubernetes

· Rancher

· Docker

Flexible working hours 8am to 10am start and 4pm to 6pm finish. We would also consider a day off in the week in return for working one weekend day.

Free access to all Arena horse race tracks (ARC) with discounts on food and hotels. https://www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk/racing/horse-racing/our-racecourses/
Free parking
Free shuttle bus service to and from Farnborough main station
Free snacks and drinks
21 days holiday
Monthly staff social events
Workplace pension
10% off membership at the Village Gym. https://www.villagegym.co.uk/

Fantastic modern offices with lots of on-site amenities including:
Aviator cafe bar, Hungry Horse public house, Village hotel, Village gym with swimming pool, Starbucks, Busy Bee Nursery
For a full list of amenities visit: https://www.farnboroughbusinesspark.co.uk/

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• On-site parking
• Discounted/free food
• Casual dress
• Company events & social hours
• Company pension
• Employee discounts

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to barry@i-neda.com