IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator Nottingham, England

Progress Rail
Full Time Nottingham, England 40000 - 45000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?

We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.

As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a self-motivated and driven Systems Administrator with VMWare and Windows skills. This role would ideally suit someone wanting to transition from a System Administrator role to System Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prioritise production / business critical issues and escalate issue(s) to the appropriate global technical staff
  • Complete assigned tasks and normal duties with limited direct supervision
  • Plan, design, deploy, upgrade knowledge
  • Develop, publish, and adhere to standards, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain network-based applications / services
  • Install, configure, and support Microsoft operating systems and environments
  • Monitor and support Active Directory
  • New server purchases, set up, configuration and installation
  • On-going maintenance, system checks, security set up and support for existing systems
  • Monitor and ensure success of backup processes
  • Actively involved in problem resolution, follow-up, testing, workarounds and equipment suggestions

Technological Skills and Experience:

  • Has worked with VMWare 7.0 VCenter Management
  • Excellent Windows operating system (Windows 7 & Windows 10)
  • Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019 management
  • Office 365
  • File server maintenance and management from a security basis (Shares and file / folder access)
  • General data centre environmental requirements for day to day operations
  • Develop and evolve system monitoring and notification processes and actions
  • SOX compliance experience – training given
  • Patch and systems maintenance out of hours
  • Incident/Request control management
  • Basic understanding of VLAN / DHCP / DNS / UDP / TCP / ports

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Applicant must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
  • Position requires a valid Driver’s License and passport
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ideal candidates are flexible, self-motivated, and self-managing, with a strong sense of team and the ability to work independently
  • MCSE / MCSA and ITIL V3 knowledge / training or the equivalent job experience

What you’ll get in return:

In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:

  • Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
  • Flexible working hours and some working from home available
  • Company funded external qualifications
  • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
  • Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
  • Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
  • Professional and leadership development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
  • Employee recognition scheme

What’s next?

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Experience:

  • VMWare: 3 years (preferred)
  • IT System administration: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

IT Systems Administrator
Progress Rail

www.progressrail.com
Albertville, United States
John Newman
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Rail Transportation
1983
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