Details:
- Salary: £346 - 450 - Day
- Location: NN1 Northampton Northamptonshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Infrastructure Engineer
1. Migration of On Premise 2013 Exchange Server to On Premise Exchange Server 2016 OR migrate to Exchange Online
2. Conduct full review of current WNC email/messaging architecture producing priority recommendations on improvements that can be made
3. Subject to WNC approval, implement a number of improvements recommended
Key Personnel Attributes include:
* Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to analyse complex issues, troubleshoot effectively, and provide timely resolutions in a fast-paced environment. Possess a logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
* Security Focus: Solid understanding of IT security principles and practices, including user access control, data encryption, vulnerability management, and incident response.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as regular customer interaction required (face-to-face, Email, Teams etc) with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong documentation skills are essential with the ability to produce high quality and detailed documentation as necessary and as directed.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments – Architects, Application Support etc. Willingness to share knowledge, provide guidance, and support colleagues. Equally willing and capable of working under direction and their own initiative.
* Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment. Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in on-call rotations when necessary and complete ad-hoc duties and tasks allocated via line management as and when required.
Technical Requirements:
* Ideally, but not essential, a strong track record working in government bodies or the wider public sector
* Very strong knowledge and understanding of successfully administering all aspects of Microsoft Exchange Server technologies (2013, 2016, 2019 – upgrades, migrations, problem resolution etc), Exchange Online and Email Messaging architectures.
* Hands-on experience in managing and supporting Microsoft Infrastructure technologies including Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019), Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, VMWare virtualisation and network services (DNS, DHCP).
* Strong experience of managing and working with Citrix Server and Citrix products
* Experience of working with Windows Virtual Desktop and any associated migrations to this product advantageous
* Microsoft Office 365 Admin advantageous
* Infrastructure Monitoring Tools – SCOM, Vantage DX, Solarwinds etc
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite – particularly Excel, Word and Teams
* Hands-on experience of building, deploying and supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops utilising Autopilot, Endpoint Manager (Intune) and SSCM advantageous
* Exceptional communication skills – as regular customer interaction required (face-to-face, Email, Teams etc.)
* Motivated, self-starter who is tenacious and driven to achieve
* Must work well under pressure and successfully deliver to agreed timescales
Rate of Pay
£346.15 per day PAYE
£450 per day Umbrella
Location: Part flexible – incumbent expected to initially work from One Angel Square until inducted within IT and then 1 to 2 days from home