Company description: Itron is revolutionizing how utilities and cities manage energy and water. We are committed to creating a more sustainable, resourceful world. Join us. At Itron, we're dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Together with our customers, we work to improve the quality of life, to ensure safety, and promote the well-being of people everywhere. We enable utilities and cities to deliver critical infrastructure solutions safely, securely, and reliably at scale, all around the globe with our end-to-end solutions for over 8,000 customers in over 100 countries. Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Job description: The IT Solutions Delivery Specialist provides leadership and expertise in the development, design, and optimization of information technology systems supporting business processes and technical platforms. This role involves analyzing, selecting, and modifying enterprise systems, application software, and network hardware/software, as well as managing databases. The specialist ensures data security, system efficiency, and platform compatibility, coordinating service delivery to user groups and maintaining uninterrupted IT services. Key Responsibilities: Achieve operational and functional objectives aligned with department goals; monitor and report on KPIs and action plans. Manage project budgets and department financials, ensuring key measures such as revenue, gross margin, and capital expenditures are met. Identify and resolve project issues efficiently. Foster effective communication with stakeholders and within the IT department. Assess system functionality and efficiency through diagnostics. Ensure data security, network access, and backup systems are robust and reliable. Develop and test user documentation. Required profile: Technical Skills: Configuration, implementation, and support of SAN Storage systems. Management and replication of VMware and Azure virtualization technologies. DNS, DHCP, Active Directory management, configuration, and security. Operating Systems configuration and management (Linux and Windows). Network Security, including firewall and network management. Vulnerability management, including patch management. Troubleshooting skills for the above technologies. Monitoring systems and storage performance, reporting potential issues. Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (essential) IT related professional certifications (desirable): Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Administrator Associate Azure Network Engineer Associate Azure Security Engineer Associate Cloud Computing Security Knowledge (CCSK) VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) COMPTIA: Server or equivalent COMPTIA: Security or equivalent Key Actions and Descriptors: Maintain, support, and provide reports to management. Install, administer, troubleshoot, monitor, test, review, and recommend IT solutions. Prepare, coordinate, liaise, assist, respond, research, develop, and collaborate on processes. Plan, implement, schedule, execute, track, and report on IT projects. Engage with stakeholders, gather information, manage processes, and facilitate communication. Validate, document, configure, and update systems. Demonstrate professional expertise, good judgment, and independent work ethic. Resolve issues and deliver outcomes effectively. Motivate employees to achieve goals and monitor team performance. Lead project direction and team activities to accomplish weekly goals. Note: This job description is designed to outline a range of duties that may be encountered. It is not an exhaustive listing of tasks. You may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties that you are capable of as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the Companys operations. What we offer: What we offer: Annual Leave: 26 days, plus public holidays. Cycle To Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Purchase Additional Annual Leave (Salary Sacrifice) SimplyHealth Health Care Cash Plan BUPA Private Health Insurance Employee Assistance Programmes Self-invested Pension Plan Income Protection Life Assurance Specsavers Eyecare vouchers (subject to display screen use) Free vend hot drinks Free car parking and access to EV charge points (subject to availability). Opportunity to actively take part in the transformation of cities and utilities for a smarter management of critical resources. International and multicultural working environment, which provides a unique opportunity to improve the way we support our customers by interacting with colleagues and partners from all around the world. ADZN1_UKTJ