IT Systems Administrator

WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury watch retailer in Leicester is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join their Infrastructure Server Admin Team. The role involves supporting servers, storage, and Active Directory, along with project work. Candidates should have experience with VM Ware, Azure administration, and strong communication skills. The company offers various employee benefits and a commitment to diversity.

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

• Experience in troubleshooting in VSAN environments.
• Ability to set up VMs, networks, and security in Azure.
• Strong problem ownership and completion mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for servers, storage, Active Directory and backups.
• Deliver project work related to servers and storage as required.
• Collaborate with the team in a busy IT environment.

Skills

Familiarity with ESX Hosts and VXRail

Working experience of VM Ware and Virtual Servers

Experience with Dell VSAN Storage

Ability to configure VLAN networking

Knowledge of Active Directory administration

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with Veeam software

Understanding of Azure server administration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator 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.

Responsibilities

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• Provide day to day support for servers, storage, Active Directory and backups.
• Deliver project work related to servers and storage as required.
• Own problems and follow issues through to completion.
• Work in a busy IT Server environment and collaborate with the team.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with ESX Hosts and VXRail
• Working experience of VM Ware and Virtual Servers
• Have good experience with Dell VSAN Storage and troubleshooting in VSAN environments
• Ability to configure VLAN networking for VMs.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory administration
• Excellent communication skills both face to face and virtually.
• Experience working with Veeam software
• Understanding of Azure server, systems, and application administration.
• Experience setting up VMs, networks, and security in Azure.

About Watches of Switzerland Group

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.

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.

Discover more about New Roles, Life at Watches of Switzerland Group, Our People & more here: Watches of Switzerland Group PLC: LinkedIn