Licensed visa sponsor – Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior IT Server Engineer in Guildford. This permanent position is ideal for experienced IT professionals, including foreign and overseas applicants, as visa sponsorship is available. With a competitive salary ranging from £51,657 to £58,785 a year, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a highly-rated NHS Trust.
Job Description
As a Senior IT Server Engineer, you will be instrumental in supporting the IT Infrastructure Operations Manager, taking responsibility for the administration and optimisation of the organisation's IT data centre, network, client devices, and associated components. Your primary goal will be to ensure high performance and availability across a range of critical business applications within the Trust.
Key responsibilities include guaranteeing the availability of selected client/server applications, networks, firewalls, and client devices. You will also be configuring new implementations and developing robust processes and procedures for the ongoing management of the technology estate. This highly specialist role offers significant opportunities to engage in project work and adopt new technologies in line with business requirements, with approximately 40% of your time dedicated to project activity.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in IT infrastructure administration and optimisation, particularly with data centres, networks, and client devices.
- Proven ability to maintain infrastructure services to a high performance, quality, and integrity standard aligned with Trust requirements.
- Experience in proactive monitoring and methodical troubleshooting to resolve IT issues efficiently.
- A broad technical understanding and specialism supporting wider IT functions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- For foreign applicants, a valid Skilled Worker visa or eligibility to obtain one, with the Trust's support for sponsorship.
- Right to work in the UK for all applicants.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary with High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS).
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
- Strong commitment to career development and professional growth.
- Opportunity to work within a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC.
- Potential for hybrid working arrangements after an initial six-month office-based period.
- Access to a diverse and welcoming 'Royal Surrey family' that values its colleagues.
Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility
Visa sponsorship is available for this Senior IT Server Engineer position. Foreigners and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are explicitly welcome to apply. If you believe your visa status might be borderline, or you have specific questions regarding sponsorship eligibility, it is advisable to contact the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust's HR department for clarification before applying.
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