Systems Administrator - Spacecraft Control Centre
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 27, 2026. Airbus scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.
LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering.
The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all Ground Equipment, Computers & Software and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the various constellations of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, which is distributed across multiple sites, the SCC comprises the main computer systems which host the main C2 Software applications and provide the operator workstations.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
- Sys Admin expert for the installation of the Spacecraft Control Centres and computer systems across the SCOF network, in order to bring it into service
- Maintenance of the SCCs after hand over to customer.
- Be Lead SCC Engineer for development of roll out plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, including software patches and fixes.
- Development and implementation (in a specific test environment) of robust test procedures and scripts to manage system changes, fixes, and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment.
- Use of network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks. CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment and essential longer term.
- Assist SCOF Engineering team in investigation and rectification of SCOF system problems raised through internal tracking processes.
- Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability.
- Ensure all changes to the system are implemented in accordance with relevant configuration management procedures.
- Maintain Software License records.
- Maintain regular contact with customer regarding issue investigation & fault rectification.
ABOUT YOU
- A valid RHCSA qualification (Red Hat Certified System Administrator), held and in-date
- CISCO CCNP or CCNA is desirable
- Experience working in a System Administration role
- Experience managing a CISCO Network role
- Experience of supporting high availability systems, ideally with a focus on Linux based hardware and software
- Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:
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