IM&T Operations Engineer

Job description

• The ability to handle detailed, diverse and at times highly complex technical issues by yourself, including researching of a solution via the Internet where required
• The ability to maintain and repair a server and storage investment of some 1,000,000 pounds plus, ensuring a front line service is provided to over 7000 online users 24 hours, 7 days a week 365 days a year
• An understanding of the interactions between server systems and networking systems
• General knowledge and understanding of LAN WAN networking and associated devices
• Experience of configuring Network Firewall devices in order to protect confidential Trust and patient data from security breaches
• Routine monitoring,maintanance and configuration of server and application Software
• The physical Installation and configuration of Servers from operating systems from the ground up, including Windows,2008 , 2012 , 2016 ,Linux and Unix.
• Experience in supporting a mixed IT enviroment,incorporating servers,PC'S,storage devices,network equipment and thin client technologies
• Committed to providing a customer focused IT service into Trust and other relevant parties
• Ability to relate to system users at all levels and communicate technical uses in a non - technical manner
• Responsible for back- ups of Terabytes of critical patient user data.
• Logical approach to Problem Solving

• Able to adapt to changing technologies
• Linux administration and support
• Training skills

• In-depth specialist knowledge of IM&T systems and procedures (expert in their field)
• Exposure to a server environment including building server systems from scratch. This includes clustered Email, database, web servers, Network Attached Storage devices and storage area network equipment
• Experience of building and configuring server systems

• Experience of working within a mission critical IT service
• Familiarity with current computing technologies.
• Configuration of all versions of Microsoft Platforms.
• Good understanding og NHS working Practices and Standards.

• Excellent Analytical skills in order to investigate and resolve complex issues
• Good planning skills in order to implement projects on time
• Ability to relate to system users at all levels and communicate technical issues in a non-technical manner
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Able to think clearly and work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good general communication and telephone skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to manage own time and priorities

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent IT experience
• MCSE and or MCSA qualification or equivalent specialist IT training

• masters Degree or Vendor qualifications obtained by short courses or self study.
• Professional IT qualifications in relevant subject, willingness to study for specialist qualifications

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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