2x IT Engineer

Harvey Nash Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking 2 IT Engineers for a 3-month onsite contract in Livingston. This role involves building and maintaining IT infrastructure, providing technical support, and contributing to IT service management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in client/server management, Unix applications, and networking technologies. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality IT solutions in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of IT services. If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply today!

Qualifications

• Educated to a relevant degree level in IT or 3 years relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in implementing and supporting network structures.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure using latest technologies.
• Deliver technical support and solutions to council staff and partners.

Skills

Client and Server Management

Unix Server Applications (Oracle/Solaris/Linux/Storage)

Wintel

Technical Security

Networking Technologies

IT Security Controls

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in IT

3 Years Relevant Experience

Job description

2x IT Engineers| 3 months (Inside IR35)| Onsite (Livingston)

Harvey Nash's client is recruiting for 2x IT Engineers on a 3 month contract.

Main Responsibilities

• To build, deploy and maintain the IT Infrastructure using the latest technologies. This infrastructure extends to Windows Server, Storage Area Networks, Virtualisation, Unix Server applications, Networking Technologies, Internet Connections, Windows Desktop, Mobile Devices and Application Packaging and Deployment.
• To deliver technical support and solutions to all members of council staff, pupils and council partners.
• To contribute to the process focused approach to IT Service Management.
• Provide technical skills to assigned projects.
• Provide a high level of technical skill to one or more of the following technical specialisms. Client and Server Management, Unix Server applications such as Oracle\Solaris\Linux\Storage, Wintel, Technical Security, and Networking Technologies.
• Have the technical skills to be involved in supporting all aspects of the IT Service Infrastructure if and when required.
• Deliver technical solutions to events, incidents and issues in accordance with response times set out in the Service Level Agreements with service areas.

Essential Skills

Educated to a relevant degree level in an IT discipline or three years relevant experience working within the technical IT function of a similar sized organisation.

Two years' experience of implementing and supporting a similar size network structure in 1 or more of the following technical specialisms.

• Client and Server Management
• Unix Server Applications Oracle\Solaris\Linux\Storage
• Wintel
• Technical Security
• Networking Technologies

Experience in the application of IT security controls

Experience in contributing to team activities and tasks

Strong customer focus

Ability to make sound decisions and prioritise work for self

Comprehensive analytical skills to comprehend complex technical reports or system performance information

Ability to produce meaningful and concise written reports of a technical nature

Ability to self-learn and maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and future trends in IT technology

Ability to work well under pressure

Sound organisation and time management skills

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Strong negotiation skills

Works well with a team and can work autonomously

Knowledge and application of ITIL

This role falls inside of IR35 and it is a fully onsite working role with the expectation to attend the Livingston Office 5 days a week. Please note that for this role you must have or be happy to get a Basic Disclosure Scotland. To apply, please send your CV using the link.