UK Systems Manager - RAF Boulmer

About PLEXSYS UK

PLEXSYS is a leading innovator in Defence modelling and simulation, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions, balancing the exploitation of advanced and disruptive technologies with practical application, to ensure we are always the trusted partner of the warfighter. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and dynamic Systems Administrator.  A competitive candidate will possess at least 10 years’ practical experience to ensure they are equipped to operate at the forefront of delivering successful deployments of PLEXSYS solutions. This is an opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment, where your expertise and initiative will directly influence our growth and the impact of our technology worldwide.

About the Role 

This role is directly tied to the delivery of an exciting project at RAF Boulmer, providing full-time on-site support during routine business hours to a PLEXSYS delivered simulation system. You, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, will be the systems administration expert, responsible for maintaining the operating integrity and performance of the system and associated networks through preventative and corrective maintenance, whilst supporting the rest of the team to produce and maintain technical and project documentation. Your expertise may also be called on occasionally to support other PLEXSYS deployments and activities through training and consultation. 

Key Responsibilities

System Monitoring

Performance Testing

Network Management

System troubleshooting and rectification

Active Directory Domain, Policy and User Management

System and Data Security

System and Project Documentation

Provide customer support on the effective use of PLEXSYS and partner software

Support the team through attending routine customer meetings and system reviews

Provide IT and security expertise to other deployed systems and business activities

Support system design and review activities

Key Skills, Experience and Attributes 

The right candidate will be capable of operating autonomously as the IT expert for the system, with the ability to support other regional PLEXSYS activities and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary on-site team and the customer. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate with extensive practical experience, initiative and outstanding communication skills. This is what a competitive candidate’s portfolio of skills and experience may look like: 

Essential:

10+ years systems administrations experience, encompassing:

Air gapped virtualised systems across a range of operating systems and system management tools.

administration of secure systems

network configuration and experience with a range of network protocols

VDI optimisation

Technical documentation production and maintenance

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and autonomously

Ability to hold a UK Secret Clearance

Desirable:

Demonstrable experience supporting system design activity

Familiarity with distributed simulation

Experience with Secure by Design principles

Effective communication skills with experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Experience operating in the Defence industry or previous military experience

Project management experience