We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a 12 month fixed term contract (FTC). The role is paying £45,000 per annum, plus benefits, inclusive of hybrid working. They employ 1250 staff, with a turnover of over £60m plus over £70m of property sales, offering 4199 homes for older people. Their vision is 'Better Lives for Older People' and their mission is to 'Create sustainable communities that provide homes older people want, lifestyles they can enjoy and care if it is needed.' Their inspirational locations offer vibrant communities for over 55's that support a healthy, active and independent lifestyle in later years. Since 1988, ExtraCare has been the UK's leading not-for-profit pioneer for retirement living, opening 20 locations around their Midlands base and further South. As a charity their surpluses are re-invested into charitable activities - helping them provide better services and support. Infrastructure Engineer (12 month FTC): ~ Design, implement and manage infrastructure solutions on the following projects. # IT Stabilisation # Building Management Systems # Server Infrastructure # Ensure stability, security, and scalability of infrastructure systems at ExtraCare locations. Reduce technical debt and ensure 'security through design'. Write technical design documents and manage them through a peer review and approval process. Provide technical expertise and support during the implementation of infrastructure changes. Work under the direction of the Technical Project Manager and Project Delivery Manager. Work closely with IT teams, suppliers, and management to ensure seamless execution of projects. Contribute to procurement activities by collating requirements and documentation. Ensure that all work is carried out in line with ExtraCare's Health & Safety Policies. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure where applicable, two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance. Infrastructure Engineer (12 month FTC): You will ideally hold ITIL Foundation certification. Technical certifications in relevant technologies (Microsoft, Networking, Cyber Security) are desirable. Previous experience of designing and implementing infrastructure projects across multiple sites. A background working with external suppliers on parts of the design and implementation. Ability to work in a structured manner to high technical standards and quality. Excellent understanding of LAN (IP addressing, vlans, routing, layer 2/3), Telecoms (Analogue, SIP, VOIP), Identity management (Active Directory), network services (DHCP, NTP etc), Wi-Fi, Windows Server, Windows PC. Good knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Infrastructure Engineer (12 month FTC): ~£12 month FTC. ~25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays. ~ Buy & sell annual leave up to 5 days. ~ SHPS defined contribution pension scheme. ~ Sick Pay (cover increases with length of service.) ~ Life Assurance. ~ Attendance vouchers for exemplary attendance £50 x 2 per year. ~ Cycle to work scheme. ~ Electric Car Scheme. ~ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7. ~ Free parking at ExtraCare's main office (7 Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN) and all village locations. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.
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