Server Engineer

Job title:

Server Engineer

Company

Basingstoke College of Technology

Job description

This is an exciting role and opportunity to become part of our expanding IT Services Team in a fast-paced and diverse environment. As the server engineer you will work in a third line team of four on a range of equipment and support the 1st line team of 5 technicians with escalations related to the server infrastructure.What will you be doing?Installing new hardware and coming up with design solutions for new requirements or to improve \ update existing systems. This will cover windows server 2016 and above, Dell rack servers, Synology NAS storage and VMware and Hyper V.You will also be carrying out “business as usual” functions such as backups and monitoring and working with the team generally to improve resilience and security.As the successful candidate you will:

• Ideally have Microsoft Server certifications

• Ideally have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role with good trouble shooting skills, technical knowledge and a service driven attitude

• Have strong knowledge with IT trouble shooting (hardware and software) and experience with Server 2016, 2019 & 2022.

• Have proven experience of resolving complex problems.

• Have good communication skills, the ability to work under pressure either in a team or independently.

• Be able to work flexibly, there will be a requirement to work on some or all Saturdays to carry out service impacting works. This can be discussed further at interview and would be a mix of remote and onsite working.

Additional information:Remote “informal interview” at the 1st stage, onsite hands assessment and technical interview for the 2nd stage.We have some amazing benefits on offer:Local Goverment Pension SchemeRetail Benefits schemeFree onsite parkingFree Annual Flu JabAnnual Well-being DayFree onsite GymBCoT Nursery, Restaurant and Hair & Beauty discountsStarbucks onsite!This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforceThe college is rated Good by Ofsted, with outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years and is now one of the most financially secure FE colleges in the country.(BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by the candidate) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.)AttachmentsSafeguarding Statement:BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by the candidate) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

Expected salary

£47000 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:11:57 GMT

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