Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
02/05/2024
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
02/05/2024
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
Job Title: SRE - Ignition Certified Location: Fully Remote Salary/Rate: $500-$600 per day Start Date: 20/05/24 Duration: 12 months We have an amazing opportunity to work with a sector-leading consultancy that are based in the US! They are looking for an experienced Lead SRE to join them on an innovative project. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of infrastructure. Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of applications on Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Ignition for system provisioning. Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and respond to issues affecting Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Perform capacity planning and optimization to ensure efficient resource utilization and cost-effective scaling of Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and outages affecting Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, diagnosing root causes and implementing remediation measures. Implement security best practices and compliance standards for Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, including access control, network security, and data encryption. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying and updating applications on Kubernetes clusters, integrating Ignition provisioning as part of the deployment process. Document infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting processes, and share knowledge with team members to promote collaboration and learning. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Ignition Certification is a MUST Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification. Experience with other cloud-native technologies and platforms (eg, Docker, AWS, Azure). Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (eg, Terraform) for automating infrastructure deployment and management. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
01/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: SRE - Ignition Certified Location: Fully Remote Salary/Rate: $500-$600 per day Start Date: 20/05/24 Duration: 12 months We have an amazing opportunity to work with a sector-leading consultancy that are based in the US! They are looking for an experienced Lead SRE to join them on an innovative project. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of infrastructure. Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of applications on Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Ignition for system provisioning. Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and respond to issues affecting Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Perform capacity planning and optimization to ensure efficient resource utilization and cost-effective scaling of Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and outages affecting Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, diagnosing root causes and implementing remediation measures. Implement security best practices and compliance standards for Kubernetes clusters and Ignition-managed systems, including access control, network security, and data encryption. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying and updating applications on Kubernetes clusters, integrating Ignition provisioning as part of the deployment process. Document infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting processes, and share knowledge with team members to promote collaboration and learning. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Ignition Certification is a MUST Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification. Experience with other cloud-native technologies and platforms (eg, Docker, AWS, Azure). Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (eg, Terraform) for automating infrastructure deployment and management. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Your new company Delighted to be supporting a fantastic not-for-profit organisation in their search for a Technical Services Officer, to manage their Infrastructure, Networks, Hardware and Service Desk, whilst supporting with some Data Services. The role offers a progression into a management role and gives you the chance to support an organisation that has a positive impact on so many local lives. Your new role The role of the Data Services Officer is to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the data services technical support desk, ensuring all technical and data requests are answered promptly and professionally, diagnosing a range of faults effectively, and ensuring completion within agreed SLA's to provide a high standard of customer care. You'll assist the Data Services Manager with fulfilling data requests from within the business, including exporting data from systems using SQL, and creating dashboards to display the data. Lastly, you'll proactively manage hardware, making sure that our people have the correct tools to fulfil their roles, including management of the new starter set-up process, and ensuring value for money when procuring any IT equipment. The role is to be operated on site 4 days a week in Sheffield, however there may be some flexibility further down the line. What you'll need to succeed Having a background in IT Support based in the not-for-profit/charity sector would be a big seller for this role. Technically, you should be able to example your knowledge of troubleshooting and solving technical IT or networking problems, using analytical skills to suggest improvements to processes, use of SQL or a similar technical reporting language and managing Office 365/Sharepoint as an administrator. Any experience of full dashboard reporting/creating will be a bonus, as will any experience of being involved in IT related projects (hardware, infrastructure, systems). A full driving licence is needed to potentially visit sites away from the Head Office. What you'll get in return The role is offering the right individual the chance to operate in a highly impactful organisation in the local area, with a good progression Pathway to expand skills within Management and Technology. Alongside the salary, the role offers a strong pension contribution, a holiday allowance that rises with tenure and Westfield health cover. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
01/05/2024
Full time
Your new company Delighted to be supporting a fantastic not-for-profit organisation in their search for a Technical Services Officer, to manage their Infrastructure, Networks, Hardware and Service Desk, whilst supporting with some Data Services. The role offers a progression into a management role and gives you the chance to support an organisation that has a positive impact on so many local lives. Your new role The role of the Data Services Officer is to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the data services technical support desk, ensuring all technical and data requests are answered promptly and professionally, diagnosing a range of faults effectively, and ensuring completion within agreed SLA's to provide a high standard of customer care. You'll assist the Data Services Manager with fulfilling data requests from within the business, including exporting data from systems using SQL, and creating dashboards to display the data. Lastly, you'll proactively manage hardware, making sure that our people have the correct tools to fulfil their roles, including management of the new starter set-up process, and ensuring value for money when procuring any IT equipment. The role is to be operated on site 4 days a week in Sheffield, however there may be some flexibility further down the line. What you'll need to succeed Having a background in IT Support based in the not-for-profit/charity sector would be a big seller for this role. Technically, you should be able to example your knowledge of troubleshooting and solving technical IT or networking problems, using analytical skills to suggest improvements to processes, use of SQL or a similar technical reporting language and managing Office 365/Sharepoint as an administrator. Any experience of full dashboard reporting/creating will be a bonus, as will any experience of being involved in IT related projects (hardware, infrastructure, systems). A full driving licence is needed to potentially visit sites away from the Head Office. What you'll get in return The role is offering the right individual the chance to operate in a highly impactful organisation in the local area, with a good progression Pathway to expand skills within Management and Technology. Alongside the salary, the role offers a strong pension contribution, a holiday allowance that rises with tenure and Westfield health cover. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Technical Lead Cloud Architect Azure and Infrastructure Birmingham - twice a week in office £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonus and benefits Other Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect; Cloud Infrastructure Manager; Azure Infrastructure Specialist. Ideally people that have Azure Solutions Architect Certification or Azure Network Administrator Certification etc Must have Azure Landing zone experience Must have security/Firewalls experience IT Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design Lead role - MUST HAVE team leadership or management experience and qualities TOP TIER financial services firm in Birmingham looking.
01/05/2024
Full time
Technical Lead Cloud Architect Azure and Infrastructure Birmingham - twice a week in office £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonus and benefits Other Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect; Cloud Infrastructure Manager; Azure Infrastructure Specialist. Ideally people that have Azure Solutions Architect Certification or Azure Network Administrator Certification etc Must have Azure Landing zone experience Must have security/Firewalls experience IT Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design Lead role - MUST HAVE team leadership or management experience and qualities TOP TIER financial services firm in Birmingham looking.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Windows Administrator/Engineer. This engineer will focus on windows administration and level 3 operational support in cloud and on prem environments. This engineer will need experience with Windows 2016/2019, PowerShell Scripting, AWS, NAS, SAN, etc. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
30/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Windows Administrator/Engineer. This engineer will focus on windows administration and level 3 operational support in cloud and on prem environments. This engineer will need experience with Windows 2016/2019, PowerShell Scripting, AWS, NAS, SAN, etc. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Windows Administrator/Engineer. This engineer will focus on windows administration and level 3 operational support in cloud and on prem environments. This engineer will need experience with Windows 2016/2019, PowerShell Scripting, AWS, NAS, SAN, etc. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
30/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Windows Administrator/Engineer. This engineer will focus on windows administration and level 3 operational support in cloud and on prem environments. This engineer will need experience with Windows 2016/2019, PowerShell Scripting, AWS, NAS, SAN, etc. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
IT Administrator | Azure | Networks | Virtualisation | Servers | Bristol | Hybrid | £30,000 - £34,000. Method Resourcing have continued their partnership with a growing SaaS company in the financial sector, who are looking for an IT Administrator to join their Service Desk team. This role is based fully on-site in their North Bristol office, and is paying between £30,000 - £34,000. Role Overview: As a Service Desk Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems by handling incidents, service requests, and BAU (Business As Usual) duties for our infrastructure. This role will involve feeding and maintaining our networks and Servers, ensuring they're properly patched, and responding to alerts in a timely manner. You'll work closely with a team of three, with a focus on Tier 1 support, while also assisting in escalations from the Technician role. Key Responsibilities: Handling incidents and service requests in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Performing BAU duties for our infrastructure, including maintaining and patching networks and Servers. Collaborating with team members to address escalated issues and provide effective solutions. Assisting with virtualization, network, server, Azure, and Office 365 tasks as needed. Contributing to the overall improvement of our IT services and infrastructure. Requirements: Previous experience in a 1st Line Support or Technician role is preferred. Strong knowledge of virtualization, networks, Servers, Azure, and Office 365. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and end-users. A proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities. If you're interested, please submit a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application. IT Administrator | Azure | Networks | Virtualisation | Servers | Bristol | Hybrid | £30,000 - £34,000.
30/04/2024
Full time
IT Administrator | Azure | Networks | Virtualisation | Servers | Bristol | Hybrid | £30,000 - £34,000. Method Resourcing have continued their partnership with a growing SaaS company in the financial sector, who are looking for an IT Administrator to join their Service Desk team. This role is based fully on-site in their North Bristol office, and is paying between £30,000 - £34,000. Role Overview: As a Service Desk Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems by handling incidents, service requests, and BAU (Business As Usual) duties for our infrastructure. This role will involve feeding and maintaining our networks and Servers, ensuring they're properly patched, and responding to alerts in a timely manner. You'll work closely with a team of three, with a focus on Tier 1 support, while also assisting in escalations from the Technician role. Key Responsibilities: Handling incidents and service requests in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Performing BAU duties for our infrastructure, including maintaining and patching networks and Servers. Collaborating with team members to address escalated issues and provide effective solutions. Assisting with virtualization, network, server, Azure, and Office 365 tasks as needed. Contributing to the overall improvement of our IT services and infrastructure. Requirements: Previous experience in a 1st Line Support or Technician role is preferred. Strong knowledge of virtualization, networks, Servers, Azure, and Office 365. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and end-users. A proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities. If you're interested, please submit a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application. IT Administrator | Azure | Networks | Virtualisation | Servers | Bristol | Hybrid | £30,000 - £34,000.
Windows Server Administrator Salary: open + bonus Location: Hybrid role in either location Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX Qualifications 7+ years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 administration and support Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts. System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus. Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus. Responsibilities Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 environment. Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution. Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed. Adhere to company Change Management process. Comply with all audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Support On call and weekend work
30/04/2024
Full time
Windows Server Administrator Salary: open + bonus Location: Hybrid role in either location Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX Qualifications 7+ years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 administration and support Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts. System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus. Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus. Responsibilities Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 environment. Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution. Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed. Adhere to company Change Management process. Comply with all audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Support On call and weekend work
Windows Server Administrator Salary: open + bonus Location: Hybrid role in either location Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX Qualifications 7+ years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 administration and support Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts. System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus. Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus. Responsibilities Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 environment. Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution. Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed. Adhere to company Change Management process. Comply with all audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Support On call and weekend work
30/04/2024
Full time
Windows Server Administrator Salary: open + bonus Location: Hybrid role in either location Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX Qualifications 7+ years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 administration and support Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts. System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus. Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus. Responsibilities Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 environment. Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution. Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed. Adhere to company Change Management process. Comply with all audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Support On call and weekend work
Salary: circa. £600 per day inside ir35 Location: Onsite in Corsham DV Clearance Required for this role I am looking for a skilled Wintel Engineer that can provide maintenance and support on a small Windows based Live System. You will be sponsored through DV+ for this role, but active DV is required to start. Essential skills 3rd Line Support experience PKI Understanding of Networks DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this Wintel Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment business for this role.
29/04/2024
Project-based
Salary: circa. £600 per day inside ir35 Location: Onsite in Corsham DV Clearance Required for this role I am looking for a skilled Wintel Engineer that can provide maintenance and support on a small Windows based Live System. You will be sponsored through DV+ for this role, but active DV is required to start. Essential skills 3rd Line Support experience PKI Understanding of Networks DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this Wintel Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment business for this role.
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
28/04/2024
Full time
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
27/04/2024
Full time
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Role -VMWare Server Administrator Location - Telford - 4 days on site minimum Duration- 6 months (Likely to extend) Contract Inside IR35 One stage interview on site We are currently looking for a VMWare/Server Administrator with a proven track record in managing and implementing complex IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MS Windows Server, VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCentre), NSX-T, VMware Cloud Director, Horizon View 8, VDI, Physical and Virtual infrastructure, FC-SAN, Windows Server AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, a full understanding of PKI and relevant infrastructure, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros such as Ubuntu, RHEL, third-line support, broad understanding of IT CyberSecurity, Change Control, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimising storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies, ensuring a robust and reliable network infrastructure. Implement and oversee patch management processes to maintain system security and compliance. Provide third-line support for escalated technical issues, collaborating with other teams to ensure timely resolutions. Apply a broad understanding of IT Cybersecurity principles to identify and mitigate potential security threats proactively. Enforce Change Control procedures to manage and document changes in the IT environment. Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and streamline system management processes. Proven experience as an IT contractor in a senior role, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server and VMware technologies. In-depth knowledge of FC-SAN, AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, RDS, PKI, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-T, and Cloud Director. Proficiency in implementing and supporting Horizon View 8 and VDI environments. Strong understanding of physical and virtual infrastructure components. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
26/04/2024
Project-based
Role -VMWare Server Administrator Location - Telford - 4 days on site minimum Duration- 6 months (Likely to extend) Contract Inside IR35 One stage interview on site We are currently looking for a VMWare/Server Administrator with a proven track record in managing and implementing complex IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MS Windows Server, VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCentre), NSX-T, VMware Cloud Director, Horizon View 8, VDI, Physical and Virtual infrastructure, FC-SAN, Windows Server AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, a full understanding of PKI and relevant infrastructure, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros such as Ubuntu, RHEL, third-line support, broad understanding of IT CyberSecurity, Change Control, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimising storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies, ensuring a robust and reliable network infrastructure. Implement and oversee patch management processes to maintain system security and compliance. Provide third-line support for escalated technical issues, collaborating with other teams to ensure timely resolutions. Apply a broad understanding of IT Cybersecurity principles to identify and mitigate potential security threats proactively. Enforce Change Control procedures to manage and document changes in the IT environment. Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and streamline system management processes. Proven experience as an IT contractor in a senior role, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server and VMware technologies. In-depth knowledge of FC-SAN, AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, RDS, PKI, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-T, and Cloud Director. Proficiency in implementing and supporting Horizon View 8 and VDI environments. Strong understanding of physical and virtual infrastructure components. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
We are heading up a recruitment drive on behalf of a leading IT consultancy that require a XXX to join their team on a major government project that is based remotely. VMWare Server Administrator 6 months (Likely to extend) Mandated PAYE Only Telford - 4 days on site minimum One stage interview on site We are currently looking for a VMWare/Server Administrator with a proven track record in managing and implementing complex IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MS Windows Server, VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCentre), NSX-T, VMware Cloud Director, Horizon View 8, VDI, Physical and Virtual infrastructure, FC-SAN, Windows Server AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, a full understanding of PKI and relevant infrastructure, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros such as Ubuntu, RHEL, third-line support, broad understanding of IT CyberSecurity, Change Control, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimising storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies, ensuring a robust and reliable network infrastructure. Implement and oversee patch management processes to maintain system security and compliance. Provide third-line support for escalated technical issues, collaborating with other teams to ensure timely resolutions. Apply a broad understanding of IT Cybersecurity principles to identify and mitigate potential security threats proactively. Enforce Change Control procedures to manage and document changes in the IT environment. Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and streamline system management processes. Proven experience as an IT contractor in a senior role, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server and VMware technologies. In-depth knowledge of FC-SAN, AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, RDS, PKI, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-T, and Cloud Director. Proficiency in implementing and supporting Horizon View 8 and VDI environments. Strong understanding of physical and virtual infrastructure components. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
26/04/2024
Project-based
We are heading up a recruitment drive on behalf of a leading IT consultancy that require a XXX to join their team on a major government project that is based remotely. VMWare Server Administrator 6 months (Likely to extend) Mandated PAYE Only Telford - 4 days on site minimum One stage interview on site We are currently looking for a VMWare/Server Administrator with a proven track record in managing and implementing complex IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MS Windows Server, VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCentre), NSX-T, VMware Cloud Director, Horizon View 8, VDI, Physical and Virtual infrastructure, FC-SAN, Windows Server AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, a full understanding of PKI and relevant infrastructure, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros such as Ubuntu, RHEL, third-line support, broad understanding of IT CyberSecurity, Change Control, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting. Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimising storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies, ensuring a robust and reliable network infrastructure. Implement and oversee patch management processes to maintain system security and compliance. Provide third-line support for escalated technical issues, collaborating with other teams to ensure timely resolutions. Apply a broad understanding of IT Cybersecurity principles to identify and mitigate potential security threats proactively. Enforce Change Control procedures to manage and document changes in the IT environment. Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and streamline system management processes. Proven experience as an IT contractor in a senior role, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server and VMware technologies. In-depth knowledge of FC-SAN, AD/DS, DNS, DHCP, RDS, PKI, LAN/WAN technologies, Patch management, Linux distros (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), and cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-T, and Cloud Director. Proficiency in implementing and supporting Horizon View 8 and VDI environments. Strong understanding of physical and virtual infrastructure components. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who required a VMWare Server Administrator for one of their public sector Clients based in Telford 4 days per week IR35: This role is inside of IR35 Minimum Requirement: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimizing storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
26/04/2024
Project-based
We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who required a VMWare Server Administrator for one of their public sector Clients based in Telford 4 days per week IR35: This role is inside of IR35 Minimum Requirement: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and VMware Cloud Director. Implement and support Horizon View 8 and VDI solutions to meet the business requirements. Oversee both physical and virtual infrastructure components, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation. Administer FC-SAN environments, optimizing storage solutions for performance and scalability. Maintain and enhance Windows Server Active Directory (AD) and Domain Services (DS) for seamless user authentication and access control. Manage DNS and DHCP services to ensure network stability and efficient IP address management. Implement and support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to facilitate secure remote access for end-users. Configure and maintain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer services for optimal application delivery and load balancing. Demonstrate a full understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and relevant infrastructure to ensure secure communication. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
25/04/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.