Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre

We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering.

The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all ground equipment, computers & software, and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the SKYNET Constellation of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, also distributed across multiple sites, which comprises the main computer systems that host the main C2 software applications and provide operator workstations.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Serve as Sys Admin expert for the installation of SKYNET 6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network to bring it into service.
• Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities, including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
• Apply network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks; CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage.
• Assist SCOF Engineering team in investigating and rectifying system problems raised through internal tracking processes.
• Lead SCC Engineer (SK6A) for development of rollout plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, software patches and fixes.
• Develop and implement robust test procedures and scripts in a specific test environment to manage system changes, fixes and supplier-delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment.

Security Clearance: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process., * Experience of using UNIX/Linux essential for this role.

• CISCO CCNP or CCNA desirable.
• Experience working in a System Administration role.
• Experience managing a CISCO Network role.
• Experience supporting high-availability systems, ideally with focus on Linux-based hardware and software.
• Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices.

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• 37-hour week with flexible working, hybrid options, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, optional buy/sell holiday, no core hours on Friday afternoons.
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving.
• Inclusive environment with wellbeing and multi-faith rooms, and Employee Representative Groups covering diversity areas.