Server Engineer

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an IT Server Specialist to install, maintain, and decommission server assets, both physical and virtual. The role includes coordinating changes, break/fix tasks, and upgrades to support frontline patient care.

You will provide technical support across the Trust’s IT systems and services, working with other IT staff and reporting to the Server Specialist. A strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory and networking is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Windows Server and Hyper-V/Azure/365 in enterprise environments.
• Strong working understanding of networking basics and AD/DNS/DHCP/WSUS/DFS/GPOs.
• Experience with Office 365 services and Exchange/SharePoint/Teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and decommission physical and virtual server assets.
• Coordinate server-related changes, break/fix tasks, and upgrades.
• Provide technical support across IT systems and services for patient care.
• Collaborate with other IT staff and report to the Server Specialist.
• Contribute to digital projects and day-to-day IT operations within the Trust.

Skills

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Azure

Office 365

Networking

Active Directory

Tools

SCCM

DPM

DNS/DHCP

Virtualization

Job description

The role requires an extensive knowledge and experience of WindowsServer operating systems, Microsoft Hyper-V/Azure/365, server andstorage hardware in an enterprise environment. A good workingunderstanding of networking technologies is also required. This role requires knowledge of the following technologies and/orskills:

• o Virtualized environments such as Microsoft Hyper-Vo Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, DFS GPO's etc...o Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online)o Mail & Web filtering toolso Windows Server & Exchangeo VPN applications such as Microsoft Direct Access or Always onVPNo Remote Desktop Serviceso Backup and recovery tools such as Microsoft DPMo Antivirus - Sophos, Windows Defendero Microsoft SQL Servero Microsoft SCCM

The post holder, alongside the other SE's, will be responsible for theinstallation and maintenance of the server estate, to include coordinatingany installs, moves, changes, break/fix and decommissioning of physicalassets. The post holder will also be responsible to the Server Specialist, for theefficient and effective support of Information Technology and Computerised systems and services throughout the Trust, to support first class patient care.

• Install, maintain, and decommission physical and virtual server assets.
• Coordinate server-related changes, break/fix tasks, and upgrades.
• Provide technical support across the Trust's IT systems and services.
• Work collaboratively with other SEs and report to the Server Specialist.
• Contribute to the Trust's Target Operating Model (TOM), supporting day-to-day services, small improvements, and larger digital projects.

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.