System Network Administrator

Job Title: System Network Administrator
Function & Business Unit:Mission Systems
Location:The role will be based on a rolling schedule to support Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems internationally and within the UK

Make a real impact, immediately

We're looking for a collaborative and diligent individual to become our next Network Systems Administrator.
Mission Systems is a business unit within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. Working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, Mission Systems works with a number of key clients domestically and internationally. We're based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas. The business continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace, as a result we are recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and driven people to join us.

The difference our new Network Systems Administrator will make
Mission Systems, is looking to increase its revenue substantially over the next 5 years. In particular, Complex Assets, Air Defence and Missiles (AD&M) is looking to grow substantially to meet this business strategy. A particular project, Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) requires Network System Administrators to support current and future requirements.

Your duties will include:

* Providing Network and System Administrator (N&SA) duties to the GBAD (Falkland Islands) project.
* Assisting AD&M Project Managers, System Engineers and ILS staff in the execution of their duties.
* Provision of SQEP Knowledge, Skills and Experience to support AD&M and Complex Assets and the wider Mission Systems business.

Experience
You will have experience in a Network and Systems Administrator role with knowledge and experience of the following technologies:

* VMWARE: for vSphere and vCenter
* Microsoft: Core Infrastructure for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 & Windows 10 & Microsoft Active Directory
* Cisco - Routing and Switching
* Palo Alto Networks
* Safenet - eToken, SAM smartcard management solution
* Versasec - vSEC:CMS smartcard management solution
* NetApp - Netapp 9 Storage Essentials
* Splunk - Splunk Fundamentals
* RedHat - RedHat
* McAfee - ePolicy orchestrator

You will also have diagnostic ability to fault find in network systems. In depth training of the relevant GBAD system elements will be provided.

Education and Qualifications
You will be technically qualified to degree or HNC level in Electronic Engineering / Software Engineering.

In return for your skills and passion, you'll get:
* Flexible working
* Autonomy to perform the role
* The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit and many many more benefits

Where it all fits in:

Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch.

Other need to knows:
* You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role
* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Babcock International Group

This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group, which delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services to defence and civil customers across the globe. These range from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training.

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