About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Systems Administrator to join as a member of the Linux Support Team responsible for supporting multiple Revenues and Benefits applications. Supported applications include One Revenues & Benefits and supported platforms include Red Hat 7. In addition the successful applicant will be required to support sftp file transfers across a number of Windows sftp servers. Training will be provided to enable personal development along with opportunities to learn a variety of different IT skillsets.

What you’ll be doing:

• Fault investigation, resolution and reporting
• Play an active role on change management
• Liaison with third-party software suppliers and users
• Testing and evaluation of system upgrades and new software releases
• Implementation of change requests, raising with application support and monitoring where necessary
• Extracting information from databases via SQL and presenting this in a usable format
• Management of software installed on Linux servers including maintaining settings and ensuring they are kept up to date
• Linux server monitoring and completion of housekeeping processes
• Supporting existing and developing new interface scripts
• Ongoing support and set up of sftp file transfer scripts
• Full involvement with Annual Billing and Year End processes including Testing and Live processing
• Consultancy to external and internal Clients as an when required

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and confident with a positive attitude; Multi-tasking and prioritisation
• Able to work with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness; Be open minded, honest and flexible
• Able to use own initiative and be self motivated; Be adaptable to change and new situations
• Strong team working ethics; Have good organisational skills; Be able to work under pressure whilst continuing to deliver to high standard; Excellent customer care & communication skills
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) grades C or above
• Competent using MS Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel
• In-depth knowledge of either Housing Benefits, Non-Domestic Rates or Council Tax
• Previous experience using One Revs & Bens application
• Understanding and knowledge of Linux operating systems

About Capita Technology and Software Solutions

Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a newly formed global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita’s businesses and clients. We work collaboratively with Capita’s divisions to shape the right digital technology solutions to help clients work differently, engage differently, sell differently and to be resilient to whatever next comes their way. We create innovative technology and software solutions for Capita’s clients and businesses while ensuring secure, resilient and predictable service delivery. Technology and Software Solutions brings together 5000+ colleagues from across Capita into a single function to deliver world-class technology and software solutions for Capita’s businesses and clients.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.