Senior Systems Engineer
- Employer
- The Open University
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £18.91 - £21.27 per hour
- Closing date
- 27 Jan 2022
Job Details
Our client, is a public distance Learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education.
They are looking to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer in the STEM Infrastructure Services team. Starting asap for six months, paying between £18.91 - £21.27 per hour, which equates to £36,382 - £40,927 per annum, working a 37 hour working week. This will be a hybrid role, based at home and the Milton Keynes Office.
The role is focused on moving forwards tasks that have been identified as priorities for the team. They will also assist where time allows beyond the identified priorities working to support the faculty's server and storage virtualisation estate, networking, backup and monitoring. They will be expected to have an advanced understanding of the Windows and Linux server operating systems and have skills in the area of drawing network diagrams, documentation and writing up basic procedures.
Requirements;
- To produce Infrastructure documentation including drawing technical network diagrams.
- To produce documentation of common procedures, especially those related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Assisting with cyber-security patching and updating servers where required.
- Assist with the deployment of transformation projects within the infrastructure to build a cohesive and 'fit for purpose' deployment to support teaching and research moving forwards.
Skills and Experience;
- Degree level education in an IT subject or equivalent experience (five years or more)
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT technologies at user and infrastructure levels.
- Experience in Linux operating systems installation, support and maintenance.
- Experience in Windows server operating system installation, support and maintenance.
- Experience working with both server and storage virtualisation platforms.
The Open University promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you feel this role is on interest, and you are interested in reviewing a full person specification, please apply online or contact either Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on 01908 246715.
Company
Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.
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