Lead Systems Administrator

Job Description

Lead Systems AdministratorUK Hydrographic OfficeSalary - ££43,889 - £46,483 - Your total reward package is potentially worth up to £57,920.74 annually, which includes basic salary and employer pension contributions.LocationTaunton TA1 2DNPermanentFull Time Job descriptionOur Lead Systems Administrators work within our Technical Systems Team, providing expertise and guidance across the business on processes and best practices. They also as research new technologies as a subject matter expert on platform technologies, which enableour business teams to be more effective.Person specificationYour primary responsibilities would include oversight of and hands on configuring, monitoring, improving, and troubleshooting the UKHO technical environment on an ongoing basis as well as designing and implementing business improvements through the use anddevelopment of platforms, tools and systems.This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to operation and support of the technology environment covering architecture, change management, backup/restore, audit, governance and, in conjunctionwith the other UKHO Technical Operations Teams the maintenance of access controls and security configuration.Person specification, skills and experience required:You should also possess the following attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acting with professionalism at all times Ability to understand and analyse complex business requirements. Experience in future planning and technology roadmaps. Able to manage own workload and time efficiently. Uses initiative and ability to work unsupervised and understands the need to plan in advance and think through the potential complications. Identifies appropriate solutions to problems and acts accordingly. Able to technically lead and guide team members both technically and strategically. Be able to analyse complex business requirements, propose possible solutions and make recommendations. Experience of making decisions at the appropriate time, taking into account the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of necessary information. Have experience of leadership and staff development in matrix management environments, in a technical/support team environment). Experience of directing others to undertake tasks. Experience of checking progress against targets, reporting as necessary and taking action to resolve exceptions.BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle, including generous leave allowances, flexible working hours, a lift-share scheme, enrolment in the Civil Service Pension scheme, and regular training and development opportunities.SCnon reservedThis is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12consecutive months within the last 5 years.Nationality StatementCandidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If youre applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain postsmay have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UKTimelineAdvert closes for applications on 5th February 2023The sift is due to take place w/c 6th February 2023Interviews are likely to be held w/c 13th February 2023