IT Systems Engineer

Mass Limited; Neston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Two pension schemes to choose from

Car leasing options

Job summary

Mass Limited, a UK security-focused technology partner, seeks an ICT Systems Engineer to maintain a Windows/VMware environment in a highly secure setting. The role involves multi-hat responsibilities, rapid issue resolution, and ensuring service quality across the infrastructure.

You will work on mission-critical projects, with Vetting security clearance a requirement, and occasional travel within and outside the UK. Based in Wiltshire, the role supports government clients and integrated teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems including AD, DFS, IP, and deployment via Group Policy.
• Some understanding of Unix/Linux/RedHat.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and maintain Microsoft and VMware OSs and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve helpdesk issues.
• Ensure high levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Contribute to software asset management.
• Produce and update deployment and build documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

ITIL

Troubleshooting

Tools

VMware ESXi

WSUS

Job description

About the role

We're a technical consultancy, partnering with UK government on mission-critical projects, and we're looking for an exceptional ICT Systems Engineer ready to make a difference. You'll enjoy working with a diverse team on a project like no other - continually refining your IT engineering skills in a dynamic and complex environment. We are looking for a technically capable ICT Systems Engineer that enjoys the challenge of supporting and maintaining, a mainly Windows and VMWare server environment in a highly secure setting. We require an engineer to wear many 'hats' in ensuring a fully functional infrastructure, and can be relied upon to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Additional details: We are looking for an engineer that brings a methodical approach to problem solving and are able to act quickly in assessing a situation. We want you to relish in the provision of a first class service to our customers and be able to communicate at all levels to ensure understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and maintain Microsoft and VMWare operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve reported helpdesk issues
• Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
• Contribution to software asset management
• Compliance with version control procedures in order to deploy system changes. Produce and update documentation that can vary from high-level check lists to in-depth technical build and install instructions
• Attend and contribute to meetings that approve system changes to operational and development platforms
• Good knowledge and experience of deploying, upgrading and updating operating systems, applications and infrastructure
• Ability to resolve ICT systems issues in response to triaged help desk tickets, and assist in resolving second and some third line technical issues
• Good knowledge of patch management and deployment (e.g. WSUS)
• Proficient knowledge of virtualisation on Windows platforms (especially VMWare(ESXi))
• Proficient in following ITIL standards and processes
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain Developed Vetting security clearance as part of this role
• The role is based in Wiltshire, but may involve occasional travel both within and outside of UK

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, including Active Directory, DFS, Internet Protocol, and software deployment via Group Policy
• Some understanding of Unix/Linux/RedHat

Personal Competencies

• Willing to work as part of an integrated multi-technology team
• Appreciation, acceptance and adherence to the constraints of working on highly classified defence platforms

Company overview

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you're ready for digital transformation.

Equality & Diversity

MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £37,500 - £47,500
• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down
• Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Continuous Professional development support
• Annual Wellness Allowance