Job title: Systems Administrator
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Lisboa, PT
Job published: 2024-08-18
Job ID: 33378
Contact name: Richard Padget
Phone number: +441617147120
Contact email: richard@candour-solutions.co.uk

Job Description

Systems Administrator – Lisbon – Portugal (2 days P/W in office)

#TeamCandour are working with a true industry disruptor as they embark on the next stage of their significant expansion plans to source a number of accomplished System Administrators to join their growing team out of their Lisbon Technology Centre.

The company offers one of the best benefits packages we’ve seen – they really know how to look after their team and have industry awards to show it!


Essential technical skills:

  • VMware vSphere (installation, configuration, performance tuning, capacity management) 
  • Operating Systems (including in depth troubleshooting and performance tuning experience) e.g. Windows Server, Red Hat Linux 
  • Scripting tool e.g. PowerShell
  • HPE enterprise hardware e.g. HPE Simplivity, Synergy and Bladecenter or other manufacturer.
  • Enterprise backup solutions e.g. CommVault or other back up soltions.
  • Enterprise storage arrays and fibre channel SANs e.g. Pure and Brocade 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a primary technical contact for key technical areas, coordinating with stakeholders and colleagues as required. 
  • Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of IT initiatives. 
  • Configure tools to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of infrastructure. 
  • Produce and own system and infrastructure designs, policies and documentation. 
  • Provide reports and proposals for improvements to colleagues and stakeholders. 
  • Provide advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools. 
  • Drive IT Services in the migration towards a code centric model for managing infrastructure. 
  • Act as a support escalation point for the 3rd line infrastructure support provider. 
  • Proactively manage IT infrastructure to minimise business disruption and identify and drive initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of the infrastructure services. 
  • Manage and provide 3rd line support for infrastructure platforms in accordance with agreed service levels, standards and processes. 
  • Discover and remove technical debt as part of a continuous improvement work ethic. 
  • Drive decision making across different teams and disciplines, seeking informed decisions that lead to value-add, quality, appropriate outcomes. 
  • Drive the adoption of Agile values, principles and practices within IT Services. 

 


A full job description & company information can be provided to anyone meeting the above minimum criteria, please apply in the first instance with your latest CV outlining your salary expectations & availability for an immediate response.

All interviewing & onboarding is currently being conducted remotely so it only takes a skipped lunchtime one day to explore what is an amazing opportunity!