Senior Systems Administrator

Berkeley Square IT; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in Microsoft platforms and virtualisation technologies. In this pivotal role, you will manage the daily operations of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring effective planning and problem management. Your extensive experience with Windows and VMware will be crucial in providing a resilient infrastructure for hosted services. This is an urgent opportunity for a candidate who is DV-cleared and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Microsoft platforms and virtualisation technologies.
• Degree in IS/IT or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems and ensure service levels are met.
• Diagnose and resolve problems, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/10

Server 2012/16/19

VMware

Active Directory

PowerShell

SCCM

MDT

Network Switch knowledge

VLAN expertise

ACR expertise

Education

Degree in IS/IT

ONC/HNC in IS/IT related subject

Job description

*To be eligible you must be a British citizen and hold active DV clearance. Please do not apply if you are not DV-cleared*

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator, who possesses a deep and broad knowledge of Microsoft computer platforms, Virtualised Server Infrastructure and configuration and will be able to communicate well in both verbal and written form.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/10 and Server 2012/16/19 Installation and Administration.
• In-depth experience of virtualisation technologies including VMware.
• Working knowledge on a breadth of technologies including Active Directory, PowerShell and proficient knowledge of tools such as SCCM and MDT.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of Network Switch knowledge with VLAN and ACR expertise.
• Degree in IS/IT or ONC/HNC in an IS/IT related subject or relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets and service levels are met and results delivered.
• Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required.
• Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed and maintained.

This is an urgent requirement and my client will move quickly for the right candidate. Please apply for immediate consideration.