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# Staff Systems Admin JBG

- **Company:** f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000 - £75,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Windows Servers, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Network Optimization, Vmware
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5962895722

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * 5+ years of professional systems administration experience in complex, mission-critical environments.
 * Strong expertise with Linux/Unix administration, Windows Server, networking, and virtualization (e.g., VMware, KVM).
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments.
 * Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar).
 * Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices.
 * Experience implementing and managing containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 * Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation abilities.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain applicable government security clearances as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Industry certifications such as RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect, CCNP, CISSP, or similar.
 * Experience supporting defense industry or highly regulated environments.
 * Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible).
 * Experience with backup/disaster recovery, monitoring solutions, and high-availability architectures.

## Description

As a Staff Systems Administrator, you will serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure in support of Shield AI's critical defense technology programs. You will ensure system reliability, security, and performance across a range of environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications and development operations.

What You'll Do:

 * Lead installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of servers, network, and software systems (on-premises and cloud).
 * Manage virtualization environments, containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and associated storage solutions.
 * Enforce information security protocols, implement access controls, and ensure compliance with company and defense industry cybersecurity standards.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and remediation workflows.
 * Develop and maintain detailed documentation for systems architectures, configurations, and procedures.
 * Troubleshoot technical issues and drive incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution.
 * Optimize network performance and system scalability.
 * Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps teams to support software deployment pipelines.
 * Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to IT colleagues.
 * Support the integration of new tools and technologies into Shield AI's infrastructure.