Senior Systems Engineer

Capita plc

Job Overview

Location

Home-Based - GBR

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Senior Systems Engineer role providing advanced 3rd and 4th line Unix/Linux expertise across on-prem, hybrid, and public cloud platforms to support a multi-client estate and ensure critical services run smoothly.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include leading administration and support of Linux and Unix environments (RedHat, SUSE, AIX, Solaris), acting as technical owner for complex incidents, driving root cause analysis, managing changes per ITIL, building and supporting servers across cloud and platform-specific estates, collaborating with internal and external teams, and authoring/maintaining documentation.
• Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping UK organisations in government, healthcare, education, and finance transform through cutting-edge technology and innovation, with a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on growth and inclusion.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in enterprise Unix/Linux platforms, gain experience across hybrid and public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, PowerVS, Oracle Cloud), develop leadership in incident management and service improvement, and enhance your ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders while contributing to mission-critical systems impacting millions.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in a 3rd Line Support / Infrastructure Engineer or similar senior technical role supporting large enterprise environments
• Strong recent experience managing Unix/Linux server platforms in production across RHEL, Oracle Linux, SUSE, Ubuntu, AIX, and Solaris
• Experience supporting environments with Oracle RAC and working across public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, PowerVS, or Oracle Cloud
• Security Clearance (SC) eligibility and UK-based residency required

🏖️ Benefits

• Home-based working arrangement
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with option to buy extra leave
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, and two weeks’ paternity pay
• Paid volunteering days for charity partners or personal causes
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications via Capita Learning Academy or apprenticeships

Skills & Technologies

AWS

Azure

Linux

Ubuntu

Senior

Hybrid

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About Capita plc

Capita plc is a UK-based business process outsourcing and professional services company. It provides customer management, administration, and consulting services to central and local government, defence, education, transport, and private-sector clients. Capita operates in technology, people, and business process solutions, handling functions such as customer service, HR, finance, and digital transformation. The company manages large-scale contracts, including health assessments, learning services, and emergency response systems. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in London, Capita employs tens of thousands across the UK and internationally, delivering managed services and technology-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency and public service outcomes.

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