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I.T. Systems Administrator The Role:As the I.T. Systems Administrator you will be responsible for operational support, maintenance, monitoring, implementation, documentation and configuration of new and existing systems, both in the Cloud and On-Premises. These systems include I.T. & Network Management Systems, Operational Support Systems, Business Support Systems, and we continue to work on upgrading and enhancing our IT Infrastructure. You will provide Level 2 and Level 3 Desktop Support to end-users and participate in an On-Call rota, as well as contributing your I.T. expertise to a variety of projects across the business.Key Responsibilities:·Provide IT Infrastructure support, including troubleshooting, operations support, maintenance & administration of our IT Infrastructure estate, based on Windows desktop and server, VMware, Linux, Azure and AWS environments.·Maintenance and administration of DNS, Active Directory, Microsoft O, AWS implementation, database platforms, NAS, SAN and other associated IT Infrastructure management systems.·Maintenance, build and deployment of physical servers, virtual servers, and cloud instances for the Group·Network (LAN, WAN, WLAN, firewall) administration and configuration support·Provide out-of-hours support to users by participating in an On-Call rota.·Maintenance and upkeep of assets, licenses, certificates, contracts and security records.·Interface with contractors, vendors and other third-parties and contribute to project work.·Assist the IT Team Lead, Head of IT, PMO and other stakeholders with ad hoc IT projects and vendor liaison.Key Skills / Qualifications:This challenging role requires a hands-on candidate and excellent customer focus. You will be responsible for support and maintenance tasks, service delivery and solving problems in a fast-moving and varied technical environment. Essential3+ Years experience in an I.T. Support environment.Excellent familiarity and knowledge of modern computing hardware, software and standards.Strong working knowledge of AWS, Azure and other cloud environments, Windows (client and server), Active Directory, DNS, Hyper-V, Powershell skillsVMWare skills (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, VSAN, NSX).Linux/Unix skills (Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, Solaris)Network Administration skills (LAN/WAN/WLAN, TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, etc.) Knowledge of storage technologies (VSAN/SAN etc.)Database administration experience (MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, Aurora etc.)Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and organizational skillsExcellent spoken and written English, with great customer and communication skills.DesirableDiploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relatedTechnical accreditations or certifications advantageous (AWS, MCSA, VCP, CCNA, AZ, CISSP, NSE etc.)Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (Python, Perl, Ruby etc.)Experience interacting with APIs, CI/CD tools and development processes.Full driving license advantageous (Occasional travel to sites may be required)Previous experience in the Telecommunications industry advantageousWhat we offer:Generous company pension contributionPerformance-based annual bonus22 days annual leave, increasing each year up to 25 daysDay off for your birthdayFlexible and smart workingProgressive family leave allowances Diverse and welcoming work environment – awarded Investors in Diversity Silver award in Training & educational assistance programmesMonthly wellbeing initiativesCharity partnership & community volunteer daysEmployee Assistance Programme#LI-DB3