Network Systems Engineer

Job Description

* Location: Tamworth - North East of Birmingham* Salary: £45,000 - £55,000* MCSE certification OR CCNA certificationNetwork Systems EngineerSalary: £45,000 - £55,000Location: Tamworth - North East of BirminghamWe seek a skilled Network Systems Engineer with significant experience in virtualization.Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, MS Azure, Exchange Online/O365 configuration & troubleshooting. Having working experience with Dell/EMC SANs, SonicWall and networks monitoring and configuration.In this role, you will be responsible for our networks day-to-day administration, support, and troubleshooting in a dynamic, high-volume environment with multiple configurations.You must have experience planning and installing new software or upgrades and resolving problems remotely and on-site.Your expertise in cloud-based solutions and virtualization technologies will be critical in this role, as will your ability to work with complex solutions and coordinate activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.Key Responsibilities:- 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 the virtualization environment, including Microsoft and Linux operating systems.- Evaluate products and upgrades for appropriateness, oversee and implement system upgrade strategies.- Maintain Dell server environment across multiple locations.- Provide 3rd Level support to Helpdesk engineers.- Lead the 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 the 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 team.Knowledge and Skills Required:- Significant experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Windows and Hyper-V environments, including Dell EMC SAN- MCSE certification OR CCNA certification- Security certification an advantage- IT Security Protocols Mastery, expert in deploying IT security protocols, managing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring robust network defence strategies.- Security Compliance Acumen, proficient in IT security compliance, with a strong grasp of risk management and adherence to global cybersecurity regulations.- Effective project management experience.- Knowledge and working experience with Active Directory.- DR/BCP 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.- Database Administration Skills are welcome (MS SQL, MySQL).- 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 and work flexible hours.- GDPR - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences.- Ability to work flexible hours- Some travel for installation or upgrades will be requiredIf this sounds like your next career step - APPLY TODAY!