systems manager Wymondham, East of England, England
Job description
Our clients office hours are 9-530 Mon to Thurs and 9-5 Fri, however, our client will allow staff to work flexibly, and our core hours are 10 am - 4 pm. So, for example, you might start work at 10 am and then continue working until 6:30 so that you work your normal contractual hours but in a more flexible way.
Annual leave is 25 days on starting, increasing to 28 days after 10 years and 30 days after 15 years.
Employer pension contributions are a generous 11%.
Our client is in urgent need of a professional who can take overall responsibility for the providing computer infrastructure, software packages and support to 100 plus staff.
Security of networks is a key role, alongside enabling their developers and scientists to undertake their work in a flexible and effective manner.
Additionally, the role involves interacting with a wide range of other staff as required.
You will be responsible for management and operation of all of the computer systems, operating a high quality computing service for all staff. Also responsible for line management of the Computing Support Officer, and responding when issues are escalated from that first-line role. Providing timely and effective support to users with respect to the resolution of computing problems. Maintaining an up-to-date information resource via the Intranet.
Helping develop a DevOps culture within the team by provision of a high quality computing service for volunteers and the public by maintaining and developing the infrastructure needed to support the ’s on-line applications.
In close collaboration with colleagues, taking lead responsibility for the management and operation of Linux servers used to support the ’s databases and line of business applications.
Developing these systems to provide a high level of resilience to hardware failures, and a capability for rapid recovery in the event of unexpected problems.
Strategic development of the computing infrastructure, ensuring that appropriate hardware, software, support arrangements and technical expertise are in place to meet the computing needs. Working closely with the Director of Information Systems, staff, management and Committees to identify computing needs. Commissioning consultancy and reviews as required.
What you will bring to the post
- A high level of technical expertise in the configuration and operation of Linux Servers, particularly with respect to the operation of databases and web servers.
- A high level of technical expertise in computer networking, email systems and the internet.
- A thorough technical knowledge of the hardware and software infrastructure required to run web applications and web-enabled databases.
- A thorough technical knowledge of the configuration and operation of Windows servers.
- A thorough technical knowledge of PC hardware, operating systems and software.
- Ability to maintain and implement virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V.
- Good knowledge of cloud technologies including Google Workspace, AWS, Azure AD and Office 365.
- A thorough technical knowledge of Computer Security issues, including data security and theprotection of personal data.
- Good knowledge and experience of project management methods, particularly with respect to computing infrastructure projects.
- Experience of provisioning software to support DevOps and Continuous Delivery Principles, e.g. Jira products, Deployment automation and scripting (Ansible or similar), global systems monitoring (Kibana or similar), GIT code management, etc.
Other
An expectation of working at evenings and weekends where this is necessary, particularly with respect to making system changes at times that will not disrupt the work of staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK? (If Visa, please indicate type and expiry)
- Do you require sponsorship (please note our client is unable to sponsor)
- Does DMR Personnel have your permission to retain your cv for the purposes of offering you other / future opportunities?
- Are you daily commutable to my clients offices in Thetford?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JS/9987/ML
