IT Systems Administrator (3rd Line VMWare)

Mamas & Papas Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamas & Papas Limited is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to lead their Windows VMWare environments at the Huddersfield Head Office. The role involves maintaining infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring team members. Join a supportive team in a hybrid working model with excellent benefits including 33 days holiday and company bonus schemes.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service

Buy & Sell holiday schemes

Company Bonus Schemes

Employer pension contribution from day 1

Staff discounts for family & friends

Subsidised health & critical illness cover

Menopause Friendly Employer

Hybrid flexi working (3 days in-office)

Qualifications

• Experience with REDHAT LINUX or similar UNIX/Linux technologies.
• Good knowledge of networking (TCP, DNS, WAN, LAN, MPLS).
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the infrastructure is proactively maintained and monitored.
• Design and implement new provisions into the estate, including automation.
• Train and mentor IT Support team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

VMWare Administration

Linux

Tools

VMWare

REDHAT LINUX

HPe Infrastructure

Job description

IT Systems Administrator (3rd Line VMWare)

IT - IT Infrastructure

Huddersfield (Head Office)

Overview

Here at Mamas & Papas, we are a global multichannel organization employing over 1000 staff, including 300 at our Head Office. We operate nearly 70 stores & concessions across the UK and ROI, and our website and international sales teams serve customers in over 20 countries. Our community of parents access our award-winning nursery products through our online platform.

Following significant growth, we are entering an exciting new chapter in our 40-year history as a leading nursery brand.

Within our IT Department, we are looking to recruit a SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR. This role may be called Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer elsewhere, but essentially, it is the Technical Lead for our Windows VMWare environments.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure the infrastructure is proactively maintained and monitored.
• Technical lead for Windows VMWare environments
• Technical understanding of REDHAT LINUX servers
• Design and implement new provisions into the estate, including automation
• Conduct design reviews and improve processes for performance and cost efficiency
• Follow approved procedures regarding change control and documentation standards
• Diagnose and resolve issues escalated by the IT Support team across supported sites
• Train and mentor IT Support team members

Key requirements:

• Experience with REDHAT LINUX or similar UNIX/Linux technologies
• HPe Infrastructure (Server, Blade, SAN)
• VMWare Infrastructure Administration
• Good knowledge of networking (TCP, DNS, WAN, LAN, MPLS)
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues

What’s in it for you?

Join a local multi-channel retail, wholesale, ecommerce business with a global presence. Be part of a collaborative department that values ideas and innovation. Contribute to developing our IT infrastructure and enjoy a supportive work environment.

Note: This role is based at our Huddersfield Head Office, working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home as part of our hybrid working model.

If interested in the System Administrator role at Mamas & Papas, apply today.

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1
• Staff discounts for family & friends
• Offers & discounts via our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover
• Family-related leave policies (maternity, IVF, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• Foster Care & Carers Leave
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Recognition and Appreciation Schemes

We are committed to sustainability and future growth, welcoming new generations of children into a better world. Plus, enjoy a great team environment.

Additional Head Office Benefits:

• Hybrid flexi working (3 days in-office)
• Flexi-time schemes
• Free parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms

(All benefits subject to individual scheme criteria & terms)