Job Details

The role:

The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems.  There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full time DevOps supporting the product pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications
• Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti-virus software)
• Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes
• Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments
• Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues
• Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures
• Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies
• Manage documentation and change control processes for, servers, and applications
• Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC)
• Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks
• Experience in managing, servers, systems and applications
• Hands on expertise in Linux systems administration
• Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange
• Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti-virus software
• Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor)
• Service-oriented with effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Essential Tools:

• Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux
• Windows 365 environment

Desirable Tools:

• Alpine Linux
• Gitlab CI, Jenkins
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Terraform, Ansible
• Additional tools as required

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme