Job description

Experienced Systems Administrator & Infrastructure Engineer who will join the operations function. Provide close liaison with project manager to ensure the smooth transition of new applications, systems and initiatives into the production environment Manage production and maintenance of integration system documentation Ensure delivery of tasks in a timely manner and report progress to line management and project teams Review and recommend options to improve the effectiveness of infrastructure patching through automation. Provide escalation support for all Windows, Exchange and messaging, VMware and Citrix infrastructure in an enterprise Active Directory environment when undergoing patch and service pack updates. Act as a visible point of contact for the Wintel Infrastructure (O/S and hardware) Resolve and conduct root cause analysis of system performance / failure issues Establish and maintain best practices, processes and procedures to underpin the operations of the business Manage configuration, installation and release management for patches and service packs Conduct performance monitoring and testing Produce documentation and change management requests Prepare and maintain technical, process and operations documentation Support end to end patching process for Windows operating systems and products. Will serve as escalation for L3 tickets. KNOWLEDGE A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines. Microsoft / VMware/ Cisco Certifications PowerShell and VB Scripting Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Services o365, Azure, AWS Switching & Routing EXPERIENCE Over 3 Years MSP (Managed Services Provider) Experience Experience in working through technical challenges through acquisitions and mergers 7 years or more experience of working in a systems infrastructure role. Experience of ITIL v3 standards or a certificate in ITIL v3 foundation skills beneficial Ability to develop automation process using scripting languages such as PowerShell and batch. The role requires an experienced Windows engineer with extensive experience of the core set of Microsoft Server products including O365 and AWS. This role requires a skilled engineer with a strong delivery track record. Financial institution experience in a trading environment is desirable but not essential. Skills Experience in Fortigate/Cisco/Sophos/Sonicwall Routers The successful applicant will be one of the company's engineers on Windows related technologies and will have to demonstrate strong automation skills along with the technical experience needed to build high-performance, resilient solutions. Technologies will include but not limited to, Windows Server, Exchange Server, O365, AWS, Active Directory, VMWare ESX, PowerShell, File and Print Services, DNS, DFS, ADFS and Windows Clustering Working, detailed knowledge of the Ivanti Patch or Shavlik for Windows Servers product Working, detailed knowledge of Windows operating system platforms (including Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 client/workstation equivalents). Knowledge of legacy Windows operating systems an advantage. Highly methodical and 'attention-to-detail' approach Ability to diagnose and advise on any server issues. Good technical understanding of IT infrastructure products, standards and configuration. Knowledge of how to patch and test high-availability systems. Broad knowledge of IT Security and finding the best way to secure the IT infrastructure of an organisation CERTIFICATES: Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365 Cisco/Fortinet Certificates PS: MAY NEED TO GO ON CLIENT SITES Benefits: • Pay raise • Work from home Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: On the road

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