Overview

IT Systems Engineer - Onsite - Tamworth 60/40 Project work. Microsoft, Azure Active Directory, M365 - Intune, Defender.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Hyper-V virtualization environments.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Windows virtualization environment, Active Directory, and Windows Server administration.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the virtualization environment, including Microsoft and Linux operating systems.
• Evaluate products and upgrades for appropriateness, oversee and implement system upgrade strategies.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions, coordinating activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
• Develop and analyse highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
• Conduct capacity planning reviews with management and approve capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel.
• Develop strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support packages/patch applications.
• Monitor server backups and network uptime maintenance and provide appropriate recommendations when required.
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors for support and procurement.
• Coordinate proposals and work estimates involving various system administration projects and solutions with business development personnel.
• Design and implement secure systems, network policies and procedures, and provide technical guidance to the team.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Significant experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Windows and Hyper-V environments.
• IT Security Protocols, expert in deploying IT security protocols, managing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring robust network defence strategies.
• Security Compliance Acumen, proficient in IT security compliance, with a strong grasp of risk management and adherence to global cybersecurity regulations.
• Effective project management experience.
• Knowledge and working experience with Active Directory.
• DR/BCP Experience
• Expertise in network data centre environments.
• Excellent PowerShell scripting and automation skills to automate repetitive tasks and build small to medium-complexity automated solutions.
• Database Administration Skills are welcome (MS SQL, MySQL).
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organisational, troubleshooting, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, self-starter, and strong time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to handle competing work demands and work flexible hours.
• GDPR
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate technical issues to non- technical audiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Some travel for installation or upgrades will be required