Network Systems Engineer in Tamworth

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join this expanding group as a Network Systems Engineer

Culture and Environment

You will be part of a dynamic, vibrant and welcoming environment surrounded by team players. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress a career and grow with a well-established organisation who have an organic and encouraging approach to all of their employee's success.

The workspace is modernistic, contemporary, state of the art creation with an iconic interior design which oozes the ultimate WOW Factor.

Personality

Enthusiastic and results-focused individuals with a passion for IT

Package and benefits

• Permanent, Monday to Friday
• 23 days holiday, increasing with the length of service
• Free parking
• Pension scheme

Duties & Responsibilities

• Some travel for installation or upgrades will be required
• Configuring and managing Microsoft Windows domain and Hyper-V virtualization environments
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for Windows virtualisation environment, Active Directory, and Windows Server administration
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with the virtualisation environment, including Microsoft and Linux operating systems
• Evaluating products and upgrades for appropriateness, oversee and implement system upgrade strategies
• Maintaining Dell server environment across multiple locations
• Providing 3rd-level support to Helpdesk engineers
• Leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions, coordinating activities with other technical personnel as appropriate
• Developing and analysing highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance
• Conducting capacity planning reviews with management and approving capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel
• Developing strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support packages/patch applications
• Monitoring server backups and network uptime maintenance and providing appropriate recommendations when required
• Liaising with 3rd party vendors for support and procurement
• Coordinating proposals and work estimates involving various system administration projects and solutions with business development personnel
• Designing and implementing secure systems, network policies and procedures, and providing technical guidance to the team.

Skills and experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Experienced with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, MS Azure, Exchange Online/O365 configuration and troubleshooting
• MCSE certification
• CCNA certification
• IT Security Protocols Mastery
• DR/BCP Experience
• Expertise in network data centre environments

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