Senior Server Administrator (12month FTC)

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED; Eling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin (Europe) Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an IT Administrator to lead administration of technology, researching new technologies and proposing cost-effective solutions. You'll mentor junior admins and participate in major incident troubleshooting.

You will design and develop complex server solutions, ensure SOX/PCI compliance, and communicate changes. A BS in CS or related field is required, with scripting ability to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in computer science or IT.
• Ability to author and implement basic scripting to automate technical needs.
• Strong communication skills in a small team.

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.
• Provides 24x7 on-call support as part of a shared rota.
• Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems.

Skills

IT administration

Incident troubleshooting

Mentoring

Researching new technologies

Vendor cost analysis

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Azure

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm

All applicants must have right to work in the UK, Garmin do not offer sponsorship

Purpose of the job;

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 systems
• Windows Azure Local Hypervisor deployment and troubleshooting experience
• Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations
• Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
• Provides 24x7 on-call support (as part of shared rota)
• Continuously 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 changes
• Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded
• Provides significant contributions to defining team roadmap and priorities
• Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing
• Serves as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced IT Administrators (IT Administrator 1, 2, & 3)
• Researches new technologies and proposes cost effective solutions
• Leads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplines
• Provides innovation within area of expertise
• Facilitates team discussions and meetings
• Recognized as an expert in assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiatives
• Contributes input to broader technology solutions outside of discipline
• Serves as a leader of change
• Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Conflict is addressed effectively without appreciable oversight

Education & Experience;

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another relevant field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
• Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting
• Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization