Caché Operational Linux Systems Administrator
Birmingham, England
£56,000 – £63,000 per year (Employer provided)
About the Role
The Caché Operational Linux Systems Administrator will report to the Operational Manager and be responsible for the implementation and administration of the strategic Operational Database (ODB) environments (Caché). The ODB is a critical core component of the Epic system, and maintaining high levels of availability and performance is essential to the success of the solution. Delivering to tight timescales will be required, as delays could adversely affect programme delivery.
The post holder will be responsible for the creation, configuration, and ongoing management of ODB environments supporting production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production requirements. Proactive monitoring and the implementation of defined processes and procedures will be required to ensure 99.9% availability.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be proactive in responding to issues, engaging in capacity planning, collaborating across technical teams and with Epic, automating processes where possible, and participating in disaster recovery and business continuity tests.
You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the implementation and management of underlying infrastructure and platforms, including application delivery platforms, web servers, printing infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, and database management. Close communication with infrastructure and BAU teams is essential to ensure effective support and management of environments and subsystems.
Required Skills and Experience
✔ Linux
✔ Virtualisation
✔ Database Management
About Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust was formed in February 2017 and is the first Trust of its kind in the UK. The Trust is committed to delivering world-class physical and mental health care for women, children, and families.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation. Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of only two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK and hosts the busiest single-site maternity unit, delivering over 8,200 babies each year. Forward Thinking Birmingham provides innovative mental health services for young people aged 0–25.
The Trust is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
How to Apply
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet the job description and person specification. Applications may close early due to high demand, so early submission is encouraged.
