3rd Line Networking and Server Engineer

GreatFind Recruitment are on the hunt for a 3rd Line Networking and Server Engineer for our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking IT organisation, delivering IT services to the UK's most prestigious schools and colleges. The purpose of the role is to provide remote and onsite IT support, plus to assist with IT project implementations. Benefits include: Laptop, Mobile phone, 23 days holiday, Pension, Training, Excellent career development opportunities.

This role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to get in depth experience with a wide variety of the very latest technologies. It will suit someone with enthusiasm and ambition who is looking to build a strong career in IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for a wide variety of current and new technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and be a point of technical escalation when required to ensure high levels service are delivered and maintained.
• Work closely with Sales Account Managers and clients to develop proposals that are technically ratified.
• Assist with IT project implementations, from planning and design through to completion.
• Assist with providing IT support services to clients.
• Assist with managing company internal IT systems and IT projects.

Skills and Experience

• A passion for a wide range of enterprise grade infrastructure technology is essential (networking, server and endpoint, cloud, security).
• A minimum of five years' experience in a similar IT role.
• Experience of working with and supporting a range of information technologies, the following preferred:

- Microsoft technologies: 365, Azure, Windows, AD, Server and Exchange

- Networks: network switches, wireless networks, routers, cabling infrastructure

- Cyber security: firewalls, web filters, advanced protection and recovery

- Cloud technologies

- VMware / HyperV

- Back-up solutions: Veeam, cloud backup

• Desirable qualifications:

- Cisco CCNA

- VMware VCP

- Microsoft Certified - e.g. Azure, 365, Security

- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

About You

You will be a technology enthusiast who is good with people and enjoy solving problems. You will be able to work both under direction and on your own initiative, prioritising jobs as required. You will be an approachable and supportive team player, providing technical guidance and help as required. You will be keen to learn and gain experience with new technologies and their use in an education environment.

This role requires regular working at client sites. You will need your own transport and a willingness to travel.

Apply today!

About GreatFind Recruitment

We specialise on IT Channel recruitment, especially in education sector. We work on different job level vacancies from graduate jobs to 3rd line Technicians, and in various departments including IT, sales and marketing, and operations.

We've worked in the IT channel for nearly 20 years. We deliver a consultative, personal service to our candidates and clients, and we won't rest until everyone is happy.

We are an equal opportunity provider.