Trainee Linux Systems Administrator

Closing Date: 06 June, 2024 - 17:00 

Interview date: 20 June 2024 

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Linux Systems Administrator to join us within the STEM Technical Services ‘Infrastructure Services’ team.

Prior knowledge of Linux would be helpful, but is not required, as full training will be given. The role will ultimately provide primarily Linux-based support for the faculty’s server and storage virtualisation estate, networking, backup, and monitoring.  

 Skills and experience

• Proven experience in an IT field.
• An understanding of IT technologies.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems installation, support, and maintenance.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted via 3^rd party websites will not be received.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following as one document;

• CV
• Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.

Please save your document with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, forename.

You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application. Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our application page.

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