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Internal Recruitment Consultant @CrownOil
About Us:
Crown Gas & Power is an award-winning business energy supplier for the commercial sector, supplying gas since 2001. We were honoured with the Energy Supplier of the Year award at The Energy Awards 2024, thanks to our commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative sustainable energy solutions.
Our success hinges on our passionate team, and we prioritise creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. We recognise our employees' dedication through various events and perks, including flexitime, on-site parking, casual dress, paid social activities, and childcare vouchers, to name but a few.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you're passionate about IT and eager to drive efficiency through automation and innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
* System Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain both on-premises and cloud servers (Windows Server & Linux).
* Network Administration: Monitor and maintain network performance, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
* User Support: Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and manage user accounts (Active Directory).
* Security Management: Implement and monitor security measures to protect systems from potential threats.
* Backup & Recovery: Manage backup systems and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
* System Monitoring: Utilize monitoring tools to track performance, identify issues, and optimize resources.
* Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
* Collaboration: Work closely with IT team members and cross-functional departments to support organizational goals.
* Point of Escalation: Serve as the point of escalation for all Tier 2/3 requests and make informed decisions for project execution and business as usual (BAU) tasks.
* Disaster Recovery: Prepare playbooks and assist in recovery efforts in the event of a disaster.
Essential Qualifications:
* 7+ years of experience working with Microsoft on-premises services.
* 3+ years of experience with Microsoft cloud services (Azure).
* 7+ years of experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
* 7+ years of experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware).
* 3+ years of experience with storage technologies (e.g., iSCSI).
Desirable Qualifications:
* 3+ years of experience with Linux.
* 3+ years of experience with MySQL.
* Understanding of containerisation technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
* VCP-DCV VMware certification.
Non-Technical Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
* Comfortable with project management and people management.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 20 KG.
* Availability for rotational on-call support after hours when needed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy
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