IT Operations Engineer - Cloud, Security & Virtualization

Oaklands College; St Albans; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in St Albans is seeking an IT Operations Engineer to maintain and support core IT infrastructure, manage servers, networks, and cloud services. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Windows Server management, networking principles, and cybersecurity, along with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and pension scheme, along with provisions for professional development. This role may involve occasional evening or weekend work.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance - 30 days plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing CPD

Free onsite permit parking

Onsite gym at St Albans Campus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Windows Server environments.
• Solid understanding of networking principles.
• Experience with virtualization and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support core IT infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support for escalated incidents.

Skills

Windows Server management

Networking principles

Virtualization platforms

Cybersecurity best practices

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

HND or equivalent in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

An educational institution located in St Albans is seeking an IT Operations Engineer to maintain and support core IT infrastructure, manage servers, networks, and cloud services. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Windows Server management, networking principles, and cybersecurity, along with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and pension scheme, along with provisions for professional development. This role may involve occasional evening or weekend work.