IT Infrastructure Specialist (12947)

Watches of Switzerland; Narborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist to join our IT Infrastructure Server Admin Team. The role focuses on day-to-day support and project work covering servers, storage, Active Directory and backups, with emphasis on ownership and problem resolution in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues to deliver high standards, transition between BAU and project work, and contribute to a secure, scalable IT estate that supports our luxury retail

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VMware configuration and management.
• Troubleshooting and upgrading Windows Server from 2012 to 2022.
• Experience with VMware and Azure network connectivity.
• Experience with VSAN storage.
• Backup and DR solutions using Veeam, Azure Backup and Zerto.
• Azure/Entra management and Azure servers, applications and security basics.
• Strong Active Directory skills.
• DFS and DNS administration in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for servers, storage, AD and backups.
• Engage in project work to improve IT infrastructure.
• Own problems from identification through resolution.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team in a busy server environment.
• Handle BAU tasks and project work as needed.

Skills

VMware Configuration

Server OS 2012-2022

Azure Networking

VSAN Storage

Backup & DR

Azure Entra

Active Directory

DFS & DNS

Tools

Veeam

Azure Backup

Zerto

Job description

IT Infrastructure Specialist Join to apply for the IT Infrastructure Specialist (12947) role at Watches of Switzerland Group PLC 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 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 with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. 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.

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.