ICT Senior Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Flexible working policy

Regular one-to-ones with your manager

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a hands-on Server and Storage Engineer for the Corporate Services’ Server and Storage team. The role covers sign-in systems, servers, virtual desktops and storage, with involvement in cloud upgrades and security tasks.

Hybrid working applies with at least three days per week in a Council location, and occasional out‑of‑hours cover may be required. DBS check is part of the eligibility process.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience of looking after Windows servers and the systems people use to sign in.
• Good problem-solving and clear communication, with an interest in keeping information secure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sign‑in systems, servers, virtual desktops and storage that Council services depend on.
• Solve technical problems and improve system reliability.
• Participate in upgrade projects as services move to the cloud.
• Protect systems and data from cyber threats.
• Write clear guides for colleagues.

Skills

Good problem-solving

Clear communication

Cyber security awareness

Education

A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience

Tools

VMware

Citrix

Microsoft Azure

Job description

The Server and Storage team in Corporate Services at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council maintains the infrastructure behind the Council's digital services. The post is hands‑on, covering sign‑in systems, servers, virtual desktops and storage, plus upgrade projects as more services move to the cloud. Hybrid working applies, with at least three days a week in a Council location, and the post may involve out‑of‑hours cover. Access to the Public Services Network comes with the role, subject to a Basic DBS check.

What the job involves

• Maintain the sign‑in systems, servers, virtual desktops and storage that Council services depend on
• Solve technical problems and make systems more reliable
• Take part in upgrade projects as technology is modernised and more services move to the cloud
• Protect systems and data from cyber threats
• Write clear guides for colleagues
• Work with suppliers and other teams
• Join the out-of-hours cover rota when asked

What’s required

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Experience of looking after Windows servers and the systems people use to sign in

Skills & knowledge

• Good problem-solving
• Clear communication
• Keen interest in keeping information secure

Checks & eligibility

• Basic DBS check (unspent criminal convictions)

Nice to have

• Experience of VMware
• Experience of NetApp storage
• Experience of Citrix
• Experience of Microsoft Azure

What’s offered

• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular one-to-ones with your manager
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working policy