Contract Systems Administrator

Role: Contract Systems Administrator

Location: Coventry

Duration: 12 Months

I am currently recruiting for a Contract Systems Administrator to provide infrastructure, end-user support and pro-active management of company internal/back office systems for a long term contract based in Coventry.

Essential Criteria

Candidates must have in depth knowledge of and practical experience of the following technologies:

* 3rd line support with system architecting experience.
* Windows Server 2008/2012 including Active Directory/Group Policy administration/DNS – including:

* Replication
* Multiple site deployments.

* Microsoft Lync Server 2013
* Microsoft Exchange deployment and administration – Microsoft Exchange 2013
* SharePoint administration and maintenance – SharePoint 2013
* Basic SQL Server administration/database concepts – MS SQL 2005, 2008, 2012
* VMware VSphere 5.5
* Citrix XenApp 6.5 and Citrix Netscalar
* Anti-Virus/Endpoint Security – Preferably Symantec/Sophos
* NetBackup 7
* PowerShell Scrips
* ISCSI and Fibre Channel Storage Technologies – EMC SAN
* Networking knowledge – TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, MPLS
* Remote support/diagnosis of servers/desktop/users
* Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Strong customer service orientation
* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
* Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
* Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
* Ability to work without supervision to organise, prioritise, delegate, and complete multiple tasks on an on-going basis.
* Excellent IT troubleshooting skills and experience in dealing with a wide range of different processes and systems.
* Commitment to working as a member of a team which responds flexibly to changing pressures and demands.
* An active interest in the development of the Service Desk function and its contribution to the service as a whole.
* Participate as directed by the IT Manager in rosters and other arrangements necessary for the delivery of the 24 hr / 7 day service. Provide on call service.

Desirable Criteria

* Active Directory Federated Trusts
* System Centre Operations Manager 2012 / Systems Centre Configuration Manager 2012
* Clustering
* ITIL Certified

All applicants must either hold valid SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.