Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.
Job Details:
At Cubic, we love to solve problems and give travellers choices in how to pay their fares quickly and safely through our revenue management and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) systems and tools. We enable transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network - all in real time. We continually strive for innovation and improvement in the overall user experience through faster fare payment and efficient information management. Our track record in revenue management, real-time passenger information and intelligent traffic management systems is built on our commitment to delivering innovative, open and customer-focused solutions. Delivering end-to-end systems and services based on innovation, scalability, specialist integration and the flexibility to grow with changing requirements and emerging technology for the complete mobility network is what Cubic does best.
We deliver to the major cities around the world and in the United Kingdom we are best known as the technology and service provider for London’s Oyster Card System.
As an employer, we are committed to investing in our people via learning and development schemes, social events and achieving a good work/life balance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform day-to-day application administration.
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Monitors and manages application and infrastructure health.
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Manages and controls application software licenses.
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Installs and upgrades all applications across on-premise and Cloud platforms.
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Troubleshooting issues with containerized applications running on Docker or Kubernetes
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Application deployments using manual methods and automation tools
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Maintains secure applications.
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Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Operations teams, Test teams, Developers and Clients in relation to supporting application deployments and changes. Responsible for effective deployments into the live and non-production ensuring impact to operational service is minimized.
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Provides sign off on various release gateways.
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Provides guidance and recommendations on all backend OS’s and infrastructure in relation to application function and performance.
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Provides assistance with Windows, UNIX, LINUX based platforms in relation to application function and performance.
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Monitors system backup/restore/failover software and hardware.
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Mentors staff, is a key liaison to peers and others system analysts.
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Conducts performance tuning; optimization of resource configuration on all platforms and LAN.
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Provides assistance in the configuration of Routers, Firewalls and Load Balancers as related to application requirements.
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Assists in installation and configuration of databases, including database migration tasks when performing application upgrades
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Assists in installing, configuring and operating monitoring software such as SolarWinds, Dexda, Azure Insights.
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Develop documentations describing installation specific configurations and processes.
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Interacts with application and infrastructure vendors and distributors.
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Participates as a primary contact in the 24x7 on-call support rotation.
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Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. In particular comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
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In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
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Educated to degree level in computer science, related technical field or relevant work experie
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Extensive, proven experience in a systems administration/analyst capacity.
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Extensive knowledge and experience in maintaining applications, both third party COTS (Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Apache Storm, Apigee) and internally developed.
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Knowledge and experience administrating various Windows and UNIX Operating Systems, including bash scripting. Knowledge of databases, including SQL Server and Oracle.
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Knowledge of SQL in general.
Desirable:
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ITIL experience
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Understanding of Windows applications such as Microsoft CRM and SAP
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Scripting ability to automate manual day-to-day tasks using tools such as Ansible and Hashicorp Vault
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Knowledge of Azure & Cloud based technologies
Education and Qualifications:
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in computer science or related technical field.
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ITIL qualification preferred.
Personal Qualities:
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Ability to work both autonomously when required and productively within a cross-functional team environment
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Responsible, organised, logical thought process
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Positive attitude
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Team player
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Diligent, with attention to detail. Able to problem solve and find effective and timely resolutions
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Proactive
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Organised with the ability to handle multiple projects and undertake new tasks quickly
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Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
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Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to share knowledge, coach and collaborate effectively with individuals and other departments
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An enthusiasm for new technologies and their application for both business and consumers
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A natural curiosity and a passion for learning new skills. A continuous improvement mindset
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The tenacity to keep going when things get difficult, an optimistic and upbeat personal manner
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Analytical problem solver who is able to quickly & accurately identify key issues
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Approachable, adaptable and flexible able to work on their own or as part of a team
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Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Worker Type:
Employee