IT Systems and Data Centre Engineer - Global Field Engineer

SRT Marine Systems plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

Job summary

SRT Marine Systems plc, based in the UK, is seeking a talented IT Systems and Data Centre Engineer. This role involves installation, configuration, and commissioning of complex network servers along with ongoing technical support. Expect global travel to regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with a rotation of 12 weeks in-country.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of IT experience, excellent English language skills, and a deep understanding of IT networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years IT system setup and management experience in commercial or industrial environments.
• Professional English language skills, both spoken and written.
• Deep understanding of IT networks, including Windows/Linux servers and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).

Responsibilities

• Configuration and deployment of networked servers and IT systems.
• Monitor system performance and undertake troubleshooting.
• Support and train customer internal IT departments to enable System ownership.

Skills

IT system setup and management

Professional English language

IT networks and server system configurations

Virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

IT security and data protection

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication abilities

Job description

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a leading provider of marine surveillance technology and systems, headquartered in the UK.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for a talented and ambitious professional IT Systems and Data Centre Engineer. The role entails responsibility for the installation, configuration and commissioning of complex network servers, PCs and other systems such as CCTV and building monitoring systems that make up our maritime surveillance systems, along with ongoing maintenance, issue troubleshooting and resolution.

Please note: the role requires global travel to projects in the Middle East, Far East, South East Asia, and Africa’s region, with an agreed rotation period of up to 12 weeks in-country and 2 weeks home.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and deployment of networked servers, storage, network (hardware and related software packages) and other IT system support infrastructure
• Check and validate installations, and provide reports
• Configuration and troubleshooting of different types of connectivity systems
• Monitor system performance, undertake troubleshooting and resolution, and implement software patches and hardware replacements
• Support and train customer internal IT departments and technicians to enable them to take operational ownership and responsibility of the systems supplied – day to day maintenance, issue identification and resolution
• Maintain good document trails of system changes and updates

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL - A minimum of 5 years IT system setup and management experience in either commercial or industrial environments
• ESSENTIAL - Professional English language – spoken and written
• ESSENTIAL - Deep understanding of IT networks and server system configurations and setup – in particular Windows/Linux servers and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)
• Experience with virtualisation (VMware/Hyper‑V) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) advantageous
• Strong understanding of IT security and data protection best practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, fantastic accommodation and flights IAW company policy
• Private healthcare and additional benefits package
• Development opportunities

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.