Job Title: Systems Administrator
Contract Type: Minimum 3-month contract
Salary Grade: £49,877 per annum
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stirling
Duties:
* Advise on the Board's ICT strategy and the application of Board policy across operating environments, including Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) services, and obligations to 3rd party clients.
* Ensure compliance and security objectives are met and relevant accreditations are maintained.
* Develop ICT policies and procedures, strategic planning, standards, and hardware/software environments.
* Maintain and support the Board's ICT infrastructure to high levels of quality, standards, availability, and operability.
* Provide secure, resilient, and reliable ICT infrastructure meeting end users' expectations and demands.
* Advise on cyber security and contribute to the IT risk register.
* Recommend procurement solutions for ICT software/hardware and provide advice on costs, delivery, availability, and functionality.
* Ensure disaster recovery arrangements are in place for IT infrastructure and data.
* Maintain PSN (or equivalent) requirements and accreditation.
* Foster effective partnerships with service users, public sector agencies, partners, and suppliers.
* Provide advice to maximize the benefits of ICT systems across the organization.
* Stay abreast of evolving technology developments and their application in the organization.
* Attend internal & external Working Groups.
* Perform any other duties as determined by the Assessor & ERO.
* Installation, maintenance, and administration of Microsoft Windows Servers including Active Directory and Network File & Print Services.
* Support of Windows-based desktop PCs, mobile devices, and remote/mobility technologies.
* Analysis and optimization of server performance and capacity.
* Support of printers, scanners, and Microsoft 365 services.
* Configuration of firewalls and networked system devices.
* Protective monitoring of ICT systems and business continuity/recovery services.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
* Degree in IT or relevant professional qualification, or compensatory experience in systems administration and technical support.
* Relevant experience in advising, administering, and supporting Microsoft Windows and industry-standard operating environments.
* Technical expertise in hardware/software administration and a clear understanding of IT's role in local government service delivery.
* Knowledge of industry-standard network protocols and compliance objectives (e.g., PSN, Cyber Essentials, ITIL, COBIT, ISO).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with colleagues at all levels.
If you possess the skills and qualities for this role, please apply with your CV!