IT Engineer

Okta, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer. You will lead IT projects, maintain operations, and ensure the security of systems. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in IT management and strong skills in network maintenance and project management. This role offers a competitive salary between £45K - £60K.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in IT management.
• Experience leading large IT projects across various technologies.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large IT projects and maintain essential IT operations.
• Implement security for network and data systems.
• Train employees on both software and hardware.

Skills

Network maintenance

IT Management

Technical management

Data center management

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

MS Windows

Linux

Cisco Switches/Routers

Okta SSO

Job description

Overview

From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on its overall growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
• Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software
• Track and maintain hardware and software inventory
• Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure
• Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes
• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs
• Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT
• Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure
• Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
• Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes
• Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware
• Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively
• Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems
• Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions
• Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed
• Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus.
• Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data center management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years experience in IT management
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize
• Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices
• Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring
• Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications.
• Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong creative and analytical thinking
• Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Salary: £45K - £60K (competitive).