Here at Mamas & Papas, we truly are a global multichannel organization. Employing over 1000 employees (300 at Head office) with a portfolio of close to 70 Mamas & Papas stores & concession across the UK and ROI, plus through out international sales teams our award winning nursery products can be purchased in over 30 countries around the world. Adding this, an incredible community of new and expectant parents can access our products through our unique online website buying experience.
Following a run of record breaking growth, we are about to embark on an exciting next chapter in our 40 history as one of the leading nursery brands.
Of which, within our IT Department we are looking to recruit a SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR.
Appreciate this role, may be called other things elsewhere, like Systems Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer, but basically our role of System Administrator is the Technical lead in the Windows VMWare environments. (with elements of Linux)
Key accountabilities:
• Ensure the Mamas & Papas Infrastructure is proactively maintained and monitored.
• Technical lead for the Windows VMWare environments and gain the required knowledge to provide support of the internal Progress developed applications (with lead on Linux)
• Design and implement new provisions into the Mamas & Papas estate.
• Carry out design reviews and enhance processes to provide performance benefits and more cost efficient designs.
• Follow approved procedures with regard to change control and documentation standards.
• Diagnose and resolve issues escalated by IT Support team on a range of hardware and software applications (at any sites supported by IT Operations).
• Train and mentor members of the IT Support team (skills transfer)
NOTE: 70% of this role will be focussed on VMWare, 30% on Linux
Key requirements:
• REDHAT LINUX or similar technology experience (UNIX / LINUX)
• HPe Infrastructure (Server, Blade and SAN)
• VMWare Infrastructure Administration
• A good knowledge of general networking – TCP, DNS, WAN, LAN, SD1 etc
• The ability to troubleshoot Infrastructure and application issues
What’s in it for you?
• A local Business with a global presence.
• A department we’re ideas are shared to all move forward together.
• An opportunity to make a difference through developing our IT infrastructure.
• A business that cares about you.
Note: This role is based at our Huddersfield Head office 3 days a week, 2 from home as part of our hybrid working model.
If you would be interested in learning more about our System Administrator opportunity here at Mamas & Papas, then take those amazing first steps and APPLY TODAY