Network Systems Engineer

Job Description

* Tamworth* Salary - £40,000* Driver & LicenseNetwork Systems Engineer* Tamworth* £40k* Hybrid working role - between the Tamworth office & Home (to be discussed)As Network Systems Engineer you will be responsible for our clients networks day-to-day administration, support, and troubleshooting in a dynamic, high-volume environment with multiple configurations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the key network person in this international manufacture and distribution business and for you to quickly progress into a senior management role.MAIN DUTIES * Configure and manage Microsoft Windows domain and Hyper-V virtualization environments* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Windows virtualization environment, Active Directory and Windows Server administration* Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with virtualization environment, including Microsoft and Linux operating systems* Evaluate products and upgrades for appropriateness and oversee and implement system upgrade strategies* Maintain Dell server environment across multiple locations* Provide 3rd Level support to Helpdesk Engineers* Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions, coordinating activities with other technical personnel as appropriate* Develop and analyse highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance* Conduct capacity planning reviews with management and approve capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel* Develop strategies to manage frequency of appropriate support packages / patch applications* Monitor server backups and network uptime maintenance and provide appropriate recommendations when required* Liaise with 3rd party vendors for support and procurement* Coordinate proposals and work estimates involving various system administration projects and solutions with business development personnel* Design and implement secure systems, network policies and procedures, and provide technical guidance to the teamREQUIREMENTS* You MUST live within an hours drive of Tamworth (or be happy to relocate there from other parts of the UK)* You MUST be living and working in the UK without the need for sponsorship* Significant experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Windows and Hyper-V environments, including Dell EMC SAN, and Active Directory* Current or previous (recent) MCSE certification* Effective project management experience* Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Planning experience* Expertise in network data centre environments* Excellent PowerShell scripting and automation skills to automate repetitive tasks and build small to medium-complexity automated solutions* Outstanding customer service skills* Strong organisational, troubleshooting, decision-making, and analytical skills* Ability to work with limited supervision, self-starter, and strong time management skills* Ability to adapt to handle competing work demands* Up to date, working knowledge of GDPR and ability to apply data protection regulations practically* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences* Happy to be flexible in working hours and travel for installation and upgrades, as required* Database Administration skills (MS SQL, MySQL) (desirable)* Current or previous (recent) CCNA certification (desirable)* Security certification (desirable)Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager this is a permanent position paying up to around £40k +benefits and it is a You MUST live within an hours drive of Tamworth (or be happy to relocate there from other parts of the UK). You MUST be living and working in the UK without the need for sponsorship.