At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain cutting-edge network and server infrastructure for a global tech leader.
- Company: Join Nomad Digital, the top provider of connectivity solutions in the railway industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health care plan, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with innovative technology in a fun, fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in network infrastructure, Linux systems, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50481 - 61699 £ per year.
About Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.
When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward-thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. Nomad has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior System Administrator to join our global Engineering division in Newcastle/ the UK.
The senior engineer will provide informal training to the team on Nomad process, policy, tools, and products to ensure that quality standards meet or exceed business expectations. This role can be based from our Newcastle head office with a hybrid working arrangement or fully remote within the UK.
- Design, implement, and maintain Nomad's global network and server infrastructure, including data centres, VMware, and Azure cloud environments.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
- Configure and manage network security, including FortiGate firewalls, Linux based firewalls, VPNs, and routing protocols like BGP.
- Administer and secure Linux-based systems (Ubuntu/Debian).
- Serve as a 3rd line escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Develop, maintain, and proactively analyse infrastructure monitoring solutions.
- Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, effectively communicating the design, risks, and impact to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- CCNA or equivalent networking experience.
- Microsoft Azure Certified or equivalent experience.
- Computer Science degree or similar level of experience.
- Must have 5 years minimum experience configuring and maintaining network infrastructure.
- Linux based systems: Data center Infrastructure.
- Asset management.
- Monitoring solutions like Zabbix.
- VPN management and deployment.
- Good communication, planning and co-ordination skills.
Travel Required: Yes
Highly proficient in the process of testing, validating, and implementing designs into existing and new production systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to develop and execute implementation procedures, test plans, and equipment configurations to defined timescales.
Self-motivated to take ownership of projects and deliverables.
Benefits:
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover
- Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva
- 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure
- Option to buy an extra 5 days of annual leave per year
- Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Schemes
Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.
Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request.
Senior System Administrator (Windows/Linux) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Nomad Digital
At Nomad Digital, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking and fast-growing employer that fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. Our Newcastle office offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while you engage with cutting-edge technology and a team of experts dedicated to innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide numerous benefits including a contributory pension scheme, health care cash plan, and enhanced family leave, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported in their professional journey.
