IT Infrastructure Specialist

WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury watch retailer in Leicester is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Infrastructure Server Admin Team. This role involves supporting server management, storage, and backups, with a strong focus on VMware and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of attention to detail and excellent teamwork skills. The company offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, along with attractive benefits such as a Holiday Purchase Scheme and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure roles.
• Proficient in managing VMware and Azure environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage server infrastructure and storage systems.
• Ensure high standards in completing tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with the team on various projects.

Skills

VM Ware Configuration and Management

Troubleshooting and upgrading Server 2012 to 2022

VM Ware and Azure Network Connectivity

VSAN Storage

Backup and DR solutions (Veeam, Azure Backup, Zerto)

Azure / Entra Management

Active Directory

DFS and DNS administration

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our existing Infrastructure Server Admin Team. The role will provide day-to-day support and project work to the areas of servers, storage, Active Directory and Backups plus more.

You will have a keen eye for detail, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard. The candidate must be ready to own problems and to follow issues through to completion. You should be able to work in an extremely busy IT Server environment and to work closely and collaboratively with your team. You must be flexible enough to move between day-to-day 'business as usual' activities and project work.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience of VM Ware Configuration and Management
• Troubleshooting and upgrading with Server 2012 up to 2022 Server OS
• VM Ware and Azure Network Connectivity
• VSAN Storage
• Backup and DR solutions - preferably Veeam, Azure Backup and Zerto
• Azure / Entra Management and Azure servers, Systems, applications and awareness of security essentials
• Excellent skills and working knowledge of Active Directory.
• DFS and DNS in an enterprise and how to administer

About us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US, and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.