Senior Systems Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3131
Not disclosed
Salary
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£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 34% sure that is the right code. Almac Group is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 34% match
- Possible 3131 (IT operations technicians) · 29% match
- Likely 2137 (IT network professionals) · 26% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
3131 IT operations technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2137 IT network professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £36,500 | £41,100 | £45,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Business Unit: Central Services
Open To: Internal & External Candidates
Ref No: HRJOB11807
Salary: Competitive
The Opportunity
As part of the UK infrastructure team, the Senior Systems Engineer has responsibility for the servers and storage equipment supporting mission critical 24x7 IS services for all Almac sites. They are responsible for the design, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of server and storage infrastructure and applications both on site and in the Cloud. The primary focus of the role is Linux-based server platforms and enterprise storage technologies; however, experience supporting a range of operating systems and infrastructure technologies is highly desirable. Given Almac's extensive use of OpenText Content Suite (Livelink), experience in the administration, support, or integration of this platform would be advantageous.
What You Need To Be Successful
- BSc hons degree (or equivalent) with a strong computer element OR Proven practical experience in Infrastructure support in a large IS or manufacturing environment
- Competence in implementing, administrating and supporting Server Operating Systems supporting complex interwoven infrastructure environments
- Experience in the installation and administration of Virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V, KVM, OpenShift or VDI
- Experience supporting the delivering complex IS infrastructure projects to agreed time, cost and quality
For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.
How To Apply
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Almac Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.