System Administrator - Maidenhead (Hybrid)
I am looking for a Systems Administrator for a company in Maidenhead. They work 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (Monday and Friday).
Please have a look at the description and hit apply if this could be of interest, I will then call to talk in more detail.
* As a Systems Administrator, you will support both internal and external hosted systems by managing hardware and software infrastructure. You'll play a key role in supporting Hosted operations, handling complex support requests, collaborating across departments, and maintaining high availability and performance of systems.
* This position requires working hours aligned to the UK business day: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST (British Summer Time) during summer, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) during winter. Candidate must be able to work these hours.
Role / Responsibilities:
* Prioritize and update support tickets based on urgency and gathered information.
* Follow, Re/Write and share detailed procedure documentation and quick-reference procedures for Tier I,2 3 and peers. (using the company SharePoint and or one drive). Should include staging, installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining physical and virtual servers.
* Communicate effectively across technical teams when working on, through or escalating issues.
* Monitor, identify, and correct issues with platforms including HyperV, Application Support, Server, SAN/NAS etc
* Participate in on-call rotation for urgent after-hours issues. (presently on a 1 in 3 Rota)
* Manage and execute change requests as part of formal change control – Collaborating with internal teams as necessary to provide smooth deployments.
* Design and select storage, data centre, network, and client/server environments to design solutions in line with industry best practice.
* Maintain assigned portals/websites, using content creation and management tools as well as digital media.
* Perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
* Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
* Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
* Implement required security measures such as firewalls or message encryption.
* Identify and report noncompliance with policies and escalate where needed.
* Develop personal capabilities through training, education, and certification to stay current with best practices and technology
Skills / Experience / Qualifications:
* 4+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or equivalent education.
* Good Testing and Reporting Skills
* A good understanding of Data Collection and Analysis
* Data Management Skills
* Hands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization platform - Including clustering/clustered storage
* A good understanding of PCI-DSS Practice is a plus
* Proficient in communication – both written and verbal – especially in English.
* Strong server/system/SQL and Software troubleshooting abilities.
* Self-driven and adaptable to a fast-paced and growing environment.
* Technical Competencies
* Solid foundation in networking principles.
* Proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory administration and issue resolution.
* Strong understanding of Windows Clustering for high-availability services.
* Experience with Windows backup solutions – Veeam preferred
* Experience administering SAN solutions (e.g., provisioning, monitoring).
* Good understanding of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
* Good understanding of SQL Server – including monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.
* Experience with Windows Certificate Management is a plus.
* Ability to write/debug PowerShell scripts for automation and system tasks.
* Good to great understanding of switch configuration and firewall rule sets is a strong plus.
* Barracuda platform knowledge – including Load Balancer, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and NextGen Firewall – is highly desirable.
* Cisco ASA firewall experience is a strong bonus
If this exciting opportunity could be of interest - please contact me ASAP. Interviews can be arranged on short notice.