IT Network Engineer

Job Outline: A well-established manufacturing business based in St Asaph, North Wales requires a dynamic and technically competent IT Network Engineer to join our team of IT professionals, to administer and maintain critical information and communication infrastructure, including but not limited to systems, networking and computerised management information systems. The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for: Providing 2nd and 3rd Line Technical support for site IT users Maintaining core infrastructure Information Systems Coordinating with other department team members and third parties to deliver projects and services to the wider company The ideal candidate for this role will be multi-disciplined and have proven experience of managing a range of infrastructure systems. The ability to multi task, manage and prioritise their own workload and adapt to meet business needs is essential. Key Responsibilities: The main duties with this position will include: Performing analysis of network needs and contributing to design of network architecture, integration and installation. Maintaining network hardware and software, including servers, network switches, firewalls, storage and structured cabling. Evaluation of network hardware & software requirements and capabilities, and making recommendations for improvements. System checks in order to optimise performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures. Establishing and controlling systems access and security. Monitoring and maintaining network stability and testing, & install software & firmware upgrades. Managing computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions. Preparation and maintenance of documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts. Developing, maintaining and testing of disaster recovery plans in conjunction with wider Business Continuity requirements. Personal Specification: It is essential that all candidates have the following: Proven experience of working with a range of IT infrastructure including providing 3rdline technical support Extensive knowledge of managing VMware vSphere environments, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010+, enterprise class backup systems and Active Directory Good knowledge/experience of troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, routing and VLANs A professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and proactive personality The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role: MCSE/MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator/VCP or equivalent IT Qualifications an advantage A degree in an IT related subject Knowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure would be desirable