Applications Specialist focused upon Oracle (inc chance to learn Maximo) REF 826

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Consultant to ensure the smooth operation of cloud-hosted and local environments. In this role, you will provide essential support for physical and virtual servers, manage database platforms, and enhance system security. With opportunities to deepen your Oracle skills and develop expertise in cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, this position offers a dynamic environment for professional growth. Join a team that values innovation and is committed to delivering exceptional IT services to a diverse range of clients.

Benefits

10% Non Cont Pension

24 Days Holidays

BUPA Health Insurance

Free Parking

Training from Oracle Consultants

Career Path into Management

Cloud Expertise Development

Qualifications

• Experience with ITIL-based procedures and virtualization technologies.
• Strong database administration skills, especially with Oracle and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second line support for IT systems.
• Administer and improve IT infrastructure including cloud services.

Skills

Infrastructure

Cloud

Helpdesk

DBA

Oracle

Preventative Maintenance

IT Support

Networking

Virtualization

Asset Management

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Tools

Oracle

SQL

DB2

VMware

HyperV

Microsoft Office 365

PowerShell

Netwrix

Nexpose

Site24x7

Job description

Job Title - Infrastructure Consultant
Location - East Leeds
Salary - £38k - £45k
Sector - IT Services
Hours - 9-5 (some flexibility)
Benefits - 10% Non Cont Pension + 24 Days Hols + BUPA + Free Parking
Non Financial Benefits:

• Deepen your Oracle skills with training from Oracle consultants
• Open career path into management, SME, Project Management or Technical Consultancy
• Develop Cloud expertise AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud
• Develop skills in Websphere and Maximo

Keywords: Infrastructure, Cloud, Helpdesk, DBA, Oracle, Preventative Maintenance, IT Support, Networking, Virtualization, Asset Management, EAM, Troubleshoot, JVM, J2EE, Middleware, IBM WebSphere, Integration, Scripting

A software solution partner to many leading Global corporates with deep experience implementing EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) solutions across a range of industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, utilities, facilities management, transport, and power generation. Together with market leading vendor solutions they also have an in-house developed mobility solution software product which brings asset management software to the mobile or field technician on mobile devices and tablets, and a mature and developed cloud solution Managed Service offering which has seen substantial growth in contracted major blue chip clients.

An experienced Infrastructure Consultant is now required to assist in the smooth running and operation of both cloud hosted environments as well as locally managed infrastructure. Experience supporting, maintaining and tuning database platforms (Oracle, SQL and DB2), including backup plans and patching regimes would be beneficial. Experience working with Oracle in a support role would be a distinct advantage as our supported client portfolio under the Oracle platform continues to grow.

As an Infrastructure Support Consultant, you will provide first and second line support and undertake technical project work as necessary. This will incorporate the administration and continued improvement of all IT systems including:

• Providing full support for physical servers, virtual servers and end user workstations
• Support of Oracle platform systems including system replication for DR and backup/mirroring
• Configuring, monitoring and maintaining the company’s infrastructure in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Maintaining the company’s public cloud-based services hosted primarily in Rackspace, but also including IBM, AWS and Azure
• Taking a proactive approach to the monitoring and patching of company systems using tools such as Netwrix, Nexpose, WSUS and Site24x7

Skill Requirements - Essential:

• Experience working within or implementing ITIL-based and ITIL-centric procedures
• Exposure to virtualisation technologies (VMWare/HyperV)
• Experience of firewalls, switches, routers and VPN/Load balancing technologies
• Network Security, Passwords and IT Policy
• Database administration and configuration skills including Oracle, SQL and DB2 (Oracle skills and experience would be a distinct advantage)
• Knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365/Microsoft Networking/PowerShell

Skill Requirements - Preferable:

• A focus on security in order to allow our staff to do their jobs efficiently whilst keeping our systems as secure as possible
• Demonstrable experience in designing/applying IT/infrastructure measures to improve or guarantee adequate security standards are met (ISO27001)
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, etc.
• Telephony systems including desk telephones, tablets and mobile devices
• Microsoft PowerShell/Chef/Puppet/Docker/Octopus