Network & Server Engineer - Westminster School, London - 35k- Remote Working Options

[Ravi_GreatFind]

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced & enthusiastic Network and Server Engineer (2nd/3rd Line) to join the IT team at Westminster School - one of the most prestigious Independent Schools in the country, neighbouring Westminster Abbey.

 

The main responsibility of the role is to help ensure the efficient & effective operation of the School’s IT facilities for teaching staff, support staff & pupils.

 

Salary: £35,000

Location: Westminster, London

Hours: 8am – 4pm, 9am – 5pm, or 10am – 6pm, on a rota basis

Remote Hybrid Home working options available

(The post holder will be expected to work 12 Saturdays per calendar year but will be entitled to a day off to compensate.)

Closing date Monday 13th December

 

Key aspects of the role will include:

· Monitoring & maintaining the physical & virtual server infrastructures & installing operating systems & server applications when necessary

· Monitoring & managing Cisco switching and wireless infrastructures

· Monitoring printer services & Cisco telephony infrastructures

· Monitoring School’s public connectivity infrastructure, including DNS servers, filters, firewalls & internet connections

· Overseeing the School’s public cloud infrastructure (including Azure and Microsoft 365)

· Managing Endpoint Security

· Configuring & maintaining Active Directory (including the creation & modification of user accounts, Group Policies & logon/start-up scripts)

· Maintaining building management, CCTV and Access Control systems in conjunction with the Estates Department

· Deploying desktop software and remote managing Windows and Macs (via SCCM and InTune/Microsoft Endpoint Manager)Assisting in the selection of new hardware & software

· Carrying out other reasonable projects & tasks as required

The Network Engineer will also be asked to engage in tasks shared by all members of the IT Department, such as:

· Providing first-line user support

· Providing corrective action to rectify reported or observed faults

· Arranging warranty hardware repairs

· Installing consumables

· Installing desktops & laptops

· Supervising external contractors (e.g. AV installers & data cablers)

· Setting up AV equipment for lectures and presentations

 

So what are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role & will possess a genuine interest in IT. You will need to be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible & adaptable in your approach to work, being a team player who is happy to help out with a variety of tasks where required. Advanced communication & organisational skills are also essential.

 

Essential Experience Required:

• Hypervisors (VMware or Hyper-V)
  
• Managing a Microsoft Windows Domain – including Active Directory
  
• Azure Active Directory
  
• Microsoft 365
  
• Exchange Server Hybrid deployment
  
• Endpoint Protection
  
• IP Telephony
  
• Firewall & Web Filtering Management
  
• Switch/router management (including IP routing)
  
• Enterprise printing (including MFDs)
  
• Enterprise wireless
  

 

What can the School offer you?

· You will have the opportunity to work in an impressive environment & in an excellent location, as part of a friendly and forward-looking IT team

· You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. (There is also discretionary stand down period between Christmas and New Year.)

· Free gym access

· Free lunch every day

 

 

Apply or call today!

Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more!

Permanent and Contract roles available.

 

Ravi Patel

Managing Director

GreatFind Recruitment

Tel

- 07904 015757

Email - ravi@greatfindrecruitment.com

 

For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com

 

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Edited December 6, 2021 by Dos_Box