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Senior 3rd Line Applications/Infrastructure Engineer

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior 3rd Line Applications/Infrastructure Engineer located in Bedford, MK42, requiring at least one day in the office per week.
  • This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £40,476 per annum and involves supporting core infrastructure applications like Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365.
  • Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification in an IT-related field and possess strong knowledge in networking, virtualization, and enterprise backup solutions.
  • The role includes providing second- and third-line support, managing IT projects, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring high availability and performance of IT systems.
  • Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities, with a proactive approach to work.
Job title – Senior 3rd Line Applications/Infrastructure Engineer Location – Bedford, MK42 (minimum 1 days in office)Contract – Permanent, Full-Time 8am-6pmStart Date – AsapSalary - £40,476 per annumWe are looking for an experienced Application Operations Engineer to join our Technology team. This role will be responsible for supporting and managing the core infrastructure applications, including Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Office 365, as well as network configuration and security.The role will include being a senior member of the team and be required to provide in-depth technical advice and guidance (as well as their own hands-on input) on issues relating to core infrastructure applications, administration, configuration, change management and development work, including leading the investigation of options and recommending and presenting solutions.This role will also be responsible for engaging with the suppliers and any additional third party to ensure the reliable and effective delivery of this specialist IT system to our users, ensuring high resilience, high availability (up-time) and System Improvements. Key responsibilities
  • Support and maintain core IT infrastructure applications to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Work on complex technical infrastructure projects, collaborating with third-party suppliers.
  • Provide second- and third-line support for infrastructure-related issues, ensuring service level agreements are met.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security, minimising downtime.
  • Assist in the configuration, deployment, and life-cycle management of infrastructure applications.
  • Engage with vendors and third-party providers to ensure reliable and effective service delivery.
  • Mentor and support junior staff, promoting continuous development within the team.
Essential Criteria
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in an IT-related subject.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, vitalisation, secure gateways, enterprise backup solutions, and software-defined architecture.
  • in-depth skills with Azure, Office 365, Exchange Online, and VMware vSphere
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale IT projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying and implementing service improvements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work, with strong organisational and planning skills.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on or send an E-Mail to .uk

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