Data Centre Engineer Job with Visa Sponsorship

Data Centre Engineer Job at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust with Visa Sponsorship – The Data Centre Engineer will assist the Cloud & Server Architect and Technology Manager with the on-going maintenance and stability of the core Data Centres and comms rooms across the trust. 

The role encapsulates both the physical structure of the facilities as well as the IT hardware that resides within, and requires an expert with knowledge of operating system, server, storage and networking technologies. A good working knowledge of resilient electrical systems, and all other data centre support systems is also required. 

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As well as being an experienced Data Centre Engineer the role is a “hands on” technical role which requires experience of:

– Cloud platforms & architecture 
– On-premise, Compute & Storage Infrastructure
– Virtualisation infrastructure environments including Microsoft Hyper-V & VMWare
– Microsoft Windows Server Roles (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, DFS, Group Policy etc)
– Microsoft 365
– Mail & Web filtering tools
– VPN solutions such as Microsoft Direct Access or Always on VPN
– Remote Desktop Services & VDI Solutions
– Backup & Recovery Solutions
– Cyber Security & Antivirus Solutions (e.g. SOPHOS, Microsoft Defender of Endpoint)

The post holder will require strong proven communication and influencing skills and the ability to develop effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.

A valid UK driving license is required for this post. The role requires managing physical assets at multiple locations, so regular travel is expected.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree, HNC, HND with a Distinction or equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/ technical discipline.

Desirable criteria

• A Prince II Practitioner with or without a lapsed accreditation.
• Current ITIL v4 Foundation/Practitioner certificate or a lapsed ITIL v3

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential criteria

• Experience in supporting the design of highly resilient systems.
• Experience of supporting enterprise level critical Cloud & Server infrastructure.

Desirable criteria

• Technical support and implementation experience in the NHS as well as experience either Public or Private sector.
• At least five years Business Continuity experience supporting large, complex ICT installations.
• Experience of being the technical lead of Organisational/ Departmental level projects.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK