IT Systems Engineer

- HNC/HND Or BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject - MCSE Qualifications in Server, Windows & Office is required. Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting: - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 & 2019 & Linux/Ubuntu based environments. - Active Directory & Group Policy - Google Workspace - Autoline/Kerridge DMS - Dell PowerEdge Server Systems - Dell PowerVault Storage Systems - Dell PC and Laptop hardware - Windows 10 - Microsoft Office 2010 to 2019 - Apple Mac OSX 10 & above - Apple mobility products both tablet & smartphone - Network equipment (Cisco switches, Ubiquiti switches & Access Points / Fortinet Firewalls) - Solid scripting skills (e.g., Powershell scripts) - Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, VLAN, switch management, WLAN, Routing (BGP & OSPF) Minimum 5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator in all the above Services & Applications with solid, proven experience in the administration and performance tuning of the same. - Experience with monitoring systems of all platforms - Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to agreed timescales. - Providing reports and information to the Group IT Manager. - You will need to be able to keep all of the systems running smoothly & manage backups, - Deploying critical updates when needed on the Windows Server & Windows 10 platforms. - Put a business case together to install any new functionality to replace or update the current in house systems. - Plan and manage work streams, allocating and managing work for team members & contractors alike. - Contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of software, systems, and enhancements to the core processing systems and platforms of the group. - Proven experience of managing an IT Helpdesk is essential. - Maintaining spend within agreed budgets. - Evidence of strong team leading and communication skills will be required. The candidate must have advanced Excel skills and good SQL experience.

Nice to have:

Any other technical, data analysis or project management experience would be advantageous. Desirable skills: ProxVE Virtualization or similar PBX Act/3CX VoIP phone system Avaya IP Office v5 ESET Management Server / Workstation Experience in IT infrastructure planning and development. Managing 3rd party Support Partner relationships and managing contracts as required