Systems Support Network Engineer

Our client is the UK's largest Private Medical Insurance Intermediary. Originating in 2008, they now have circa 200 employees and 3 office location in Cirencester, Bristol, and London!

They are looking for a passionate Systems Support Network Engineer to join their team in Cirencester on a full-time permanent basis!

This is a very hands-on, fast paced role that will require you to maintain, upgrade and implement all IT infrastructure needs ensuring all departments within the Company are fully functional and protected.

The role:

• To maintain and improve network infrastructure both WAN and LAN (SonicWall Firewalls, Aruba switches and AP's)
• To maintain site connectivity with VPN's Data lines and site to site connections for all sites
• To maintain on site Devops for VMWare and physical servers.
• AD management for policies rules and groups (MS 2008, 2019 and azure)
• To maintain and upgrade Company phone systems.
• To ensure all IT security regulations are enforced.
• To build workstations for new users ensuring they have the appropriate applications and settings required.
• Internal patch management and backups for all systems.
• Follow and update all disaster recovery procedures and ensure backups are up to date and tested.
• Ensure all calls are recorded in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
• To maintain user's permissions on their workstations.
• To setup, configure, implement, maintain, and upgrade company email accounts and accessories.
• To monitor activity on the network ensuring all IT regulations are being followed.
• To identify potential faults and remedy them before they escalate.
• To work with software developers to ensure all internal applications work as efficiently as possible with the internal hardware.
• To report to management hardware requirements and potential issues that may occur.
• To proactively strive to improve the hardware structure.
• To assist in IT project planning and delivery.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience working within a FCA regulated role preferred.
• Excellent Networking and infrastructure skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including questioning and listening at all times.
• Demonstrate confident and effective telephone skills.
• Excellent communicator across all levels
• Detailed understanding of the regulatory requirements and standards

Previous experience of the following technologies and practices would be desirable:

• Windows Server 2008/2012 administration.
• Project Management.
• Microsoft Exchange server 2019 and 365 administration.
• VMWare/NetApp administration.
• Familiarity with Sonicwall's Aruba networks and MS AD.

Behaviours

• Acts with integrity, impartiality, and independence.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly.
• Uses information, insights, and knowledge in a structured way to identify options and make recommendations.
• Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people.
• Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for the organisation.

What they can offer you:

• A competitive basic salary of GBP30k - GBP40k per annum
• 28 days holiday. With an incremental holiday package!..... click apply for full job details