Systems Administrator (SQL)

The future of aerospace manufacturing technical infrastructure
Implemented by you

As part of our IT team you will support the implementation of all engineering IS projects and new digital initiatives within the UK and Asia.

This includes providing support for servers, middleware, and databases. You will work with other IS groups to industrialise proven technology which includes, building servers, installing applications or provisioning in the cloud.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge.
Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

What will I be doing?

- Initially focussed on supporting the implementation of a new PLM system used by global engineering teams, ensuring system availability and tackling any user issues
- Working with IS teams to facilitate new and ongoing projects
- Longer term opportunity to get involved with Cloud technology as part of broader migration project
Technical focus -

Build Server Infrastructure:
Creating servers including build of OS and services for Windows
Configuring, maintaining and monitoring Windows servers
Ensuring compliance to all security regulations or standards during builds
Rack physical equipment
Install SQL Server
Creation and maintenance of databases

Support/Administrative:
Act as L2 and in some cases L3 support for IS infrastructure/Systems/Platforms
Diagnosing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and providing resolution to complex problems, recommending improvements to avoid re-occurrence of the same problem.

What do I need to succeed in the role?
Required:
Able to hit the ground running with SQL Server and Windows Server Operating Systems
Experience with Monitoring tool solutions
Documentation skills related to IS projects
Flexibility, ability to change focus and adopt to changing corporate priorities.

Preferred:
ITIL Foundations Certification or similar.
Skill in Microsoft Office product suite, including PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
Knowledge of aerospace business.
Basic understanding of VMWare, NetApp and Citrix
Basic understanding in various IT/IS disciplines, technologies, and platforms (Infrastructure, databases and mobility).