Lead Windows Server Administrator

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Garmin in Southampton is seeking a Lead Windows Server Administrator to join our IT team on-site. The role focuses on leading server administration, researching new technologies, and proposing cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.

The position requires strong collaboration, incident management, and compliance with security and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include design and optimization of Windows server environments, Azure Local Hypervisor work, cost analyses for projects,

Qualifications

• Degree and/or experience in a related IT field.
• Ability to author and implement basic scripting to automate technical needs.
• Strong communication skills in a small team setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s Windows server computing systems.
• Windows Azure Local Hypervisor deployment and troubleshooting experience.
• Performs cost analyses and vendor comparisons for small to large projects to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Measures feasibility and recommends approaches for server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems.
• Ensures security requirements are met and SOX/PCI compliance where applicable.
• Mentors IT Administrators and leads change as a department leader.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure Hypervisor

Cost analysis

Vendor comparisons

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical mentoring

Education

Degree and/or related IT field

Tools

Citrix

VMware

Thycotic

SCCM/MECM

Exchange

Zabbix

Job description

Lead Windows Server Administrator (IT)Location: Southampton, office based Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:30pmSalary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experienceExcellent Benefits

Please note that Garmin do not offer sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel in/out of the UK without visa applications per trip.

Purpose of the role;

Leads administration of technology by contributing expertise in researching new technologies and proposing cost effective solutions. Facilitates team discussions and plans and contributes innovative suggestions within area of discipline.

Key Duties & Responsibilities;

Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systemsWindows Azure Local Hypervisor deployment and troubleshooting experiencePerforms and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operationsMeasures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendationsContinuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server based technologies.Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changesAdhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictatedUnderstands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systemsEnsures that all security requirements are met or exceededProvides significant contributions to defining team roadmap and prioritiesDevelops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityDemonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales and MarketingServes as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced IT Administrators (IT Administrator 1, 2, & 3)Researches new technologies and proposes cost effective solutionsLeads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplinesProvides innovation within area of expertiseFacilitates team discussions and meetingsRecognized as an expert in assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiativesContributes input to broader technology solutions outside of disciplineServes as a leader of changeDemonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedbackConflict is addressed effectively without appreciable oversight Coordinates department level non-project changesOn Call Rota (managed between the team)Ability to work non-core hours to complete essential maintenance and project work (TOIL)

Education & Experience required;

Degree and/or experience within a related fieldDemonstrated ability to apply learned knowledgeAbility to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasksDemonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectivelyDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team settingConsistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desirable qualifications;

Experience with one or more of the followingCitrix VMwareThycotic SCCM/MECMExchange Zabbix or other enterprise monitoring systemsWorking in an Agile team environment