Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the IT & Infrastructure Team Leader, the Systems Administrator will be working within an operations team to ensure operational reliability, security and integrity throughout the administration, change and delivery of the application, including the roll out to additional projects. This is a hybrid working role, with travel required to our HQ in Warwick as well as to various datacentres and Network Rail Electrical Control rooms across the UK on occasion.

What you'll do:

• Day to day operational support, responding to requirements from application development teams, the customer and system management team.
• Plan and implement security and infrastructure product upgrades to avoid
  technology obsolescence and take advantage of the latest product features and capabilities.
• Resolve technical queries regarding system architecture, perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Maintain the system documentation including technical architecture, configuration state, product licensing and operational processes and procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting where required, and lead problem solving effort, liaising with vendors and other third parties when necessary.
• Maintain security integrity to protect systems from unauthorised use, unplanned failure and other potential threats.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience working in a similar role role with extensive knowledge around Microsoft and VMWare technologies.

Key Requirements:

• Strong previous system administration experience working with appropriate security and infrastructure systems.
• Experience working with the following technologies: Microsoft Server and client operating systems, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, SCOM, SCCM, MS SQL, Monitoring Tools, Security, Updates and Patching, NetApp and Dell storage solutions.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• ITIL Qualification is preferred.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.