IT Infrastructure Engineer

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Job description

A great opportunity has arisen to join our IT Dept. as an IT Infrastructure Engineer. You would report into the Head of IT Infrastructure and Networks, providing efficient and effective IT support across the business covering a wide range of IT Systems and users.
This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security and performance of the company's IT infrastructure and network as well as configuring, maintaining and optimizing all server, client and network hardware, software, and communications
IT Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities:
(Including, but not limited to)
* Provide support for escalated incident and service requests within the business and assist with all elements of IT Support
* To configure, maintain and monitor core IT infrastructure for the business
* Direct support for internal development team
* To assist in the implementation of new solutions and policies or processes within IT and the business
* To follow and enforce existing IT policies
IT Infrastructure Engineer Requirements:
It is essential you have previous experience as IT Infrastructure Engineer or level 3 support. In addition, you ideally will have:
* Interpersonal Skills and Experience
* Ability to prioritize work tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment and deliver under tight deadlines whilst maintaining high quality of implementation
* Ability to demonstrate initiative, adaptability and able to work under pressure, remaining flexible and able to adjust to change of business priorities
* Service orientation and ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
* Good communication skills
* Logical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Proven analytical skills
* Ability to learn new technologies quickly and have kept your skill set up to date with the latest development in technology
Technical Skills
* Ability to configure, maintain and support a range of Microsoft operating systems. Windows 8.1, 10, 2012R2, 2016, 2019
* Ability to configure, maintain and support backup and DR solutions, Fortinet hardware, Web services (IIS)
* Ability to configure SQL services (MSSQL)
* Proven experience in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting various network related protocols (IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN etc)
* Proven experience in working with and Active Directory environment.
* Good experience with virtualised environments, e.g., Hyper-V
* IT Security, patching and vulnerability management.
What are we offering?
* A competitive salary
* Great working team environment
* Non-Contributory Company Pension
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cashplan
* Life Insurance
* Rising holiday entitlement up to 30 days
* Parking space (if working in the office)
Who are The VDS?
The Veterinary Defence Society Limited (VDS) is a mutual insurance company founded in 1865 and run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession. A Member is not just a customer, and we work hard to uphold their personal and practice reputation.
We provide professional indemnity insurance to the veterinary profession in the UK and Ireland and insure our members against the effects of claims of negligence. We help our members develop through advice and guidance, publications and training.
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £37,500 to £45,000 per annum plus benefits
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS.
No external agencies please.
UK Based candidates only
You may have experience of the following: Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Administrator, Server Support, Network Engineer, Virtualisation 3rd Line, Network Analyst, System Administrator, Windows Infrastructure Specialist, Wintel, Virtualization, etc.
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