At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team supporting complex IT projects and develop virtual server systems.
- Company: Dynamic tech company providing support to the Royal Navy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in IT while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of experience in IT infrastructure and strong VMware/Microsoft skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The role is for an IT Server / Infrastructure Support engineer working as part of a wider project team as part of our ongoing programme of projects providing support into the Royal Navy. The individual will be working as part of a team of engineers responsible for the configuration, installation, deployment and support of COTS/MOTS software on server based virtualised secure solutions. This role will require skillsets in the configuration and support of Microsoft Server and VMWare ESXI based systems, including onsite deployment and support at customer sites. The candidate will have a proven track record of supporting and contributing to the delivery and support of on-premises IT systems. This role requires a technical background in VMware and Microsoft Server configuration and support, and would suit an existing 3rd / 4th line IT Server support engineer looking for the next step in their career, with 2 to 3 years’ experience minimum.
Duties:
- Work as part of a team supporting complex IT projects developing virtual server systems contributing through delivery into service
- The production of all essential project documents and internal work instructions - to be documented to a high deliverable standard, both internally and externally to the customer
- Supporting the team lead in delivery of customer and in house work packages.
- The provision of innovative technical solutions supporting the team lead to develop future project requirements with the customer.
- Build and enhance relationships with peers
- Continuous improvement of engineering capabilities, maintaining a leading edge capability.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in information technology
- Remaining available, on occasion, for the provision of an on-call, out of hours support service for urgent operational requirements.
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrable track record of deploying and supporting at a 3rd / 4th line system level enterprise infrastructure and services including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Anti-Virus, WSUS, back-up and storage, Windows Server 2012 through to 2025 and Windows 11
- Demonstrable Experience in configuration and 3rd / 4th line support of VMWare virtualisation technologies including ESXI, VCSA, HA Failover, VSAN, Version 7 onwards
- Experience of the full engineering lifecycle; design/development, test & acceptance, configuration management, in service support
- The ability to think creatively to overcome challenges.
- A minimum of 2-3 years IT Infrastructure engineering experience, preferably in government/defence sector.
- A positive and forward-leaning attitude to continuous improvement.
- Full UK driving licence
- Current UK passport
Desirable Requirements:
- The IT Server / Infrastructure Support Engineer may also have the following skills and experience:
- Microsoft, VMWare certification or equivalent industry experience
- VMWare Vsphere and VCSA System Administration
- Server storage configuration such as VSAN
- Supporting and deploying wider connected IT systems including other peripheral elements such as networking equipment and other LAN or WAN connections
IT Infrastructure Support Engineer in Gosport employer: CICOR
As an IT Infrastructure Support Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the Royal Navy's IT projects in Gosport. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to enhance your technical skills in a cutting-edge environment. With a commitment to innovation and employee well-being, we provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued and recognised.
