IT Systems Engineer - SC Cleared - Dorchester

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IT Systems Engineer - SC Cleared - Dorchester

Square one are looking for an IT Systems engineer to come on board for a 6 month contract based in Dorchester.

1. Evaluate, recommend and specify the appropriate software, network equipment, server, laptop and desktop configurations. Raise appropriate Capital Expenditure's documentation and present to the IT Manager for approval.
2. To keep abreast with technology advances. Evaluate the usefulness of these advances. When appropriate, lead projects to evaluate and implement these new technologies.
3. Install, configure, maintain and document: Firewalls, encryption devices, network infrastructure, NAS/SAN systems, create master server, desktop and laptop builds for roll out.
4. To provide support and maintenance for, integrating with LAN infrastructure or where necessary managing telephone systems including IP telephony in line with office requirements.
5. Install configure, maintain, document and provide appropriate fail over systems for key Back Office applications: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL and Linux Servers.
6. Research, install, configure and maintain systems to deploy appropriate Windows and Antivirus maintenance patches (Microsoft WSUS and McAfee EPO) to provide a stable and reliable environment in accordance with IT standards and procedures. This includes problem determination, when necessary and monitoring vendor sources for early warning of problems before they occur.
7. Install, configure, maintain and document all backup software used within the business on Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, VAX and SUN appropriate updates, create and maintain backup policies and ensure that any escalated Backup or Restore issues are dealt with and if necessary escalate to the IT Manager or raise calls with the manufacturer.
8. To oversee the day to day operations of the IT Helpdesk, assign calls, provide 3rd line support and assist where call escalation is required.
9. To carry out regular disaster recovery tests and produce relevant documentation.
10. To be conversant with IT security and provide support including documentation of Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Set (RMADS) to MoD standards on Company Infrastructure, Firewall, E-Mail and Internet components.
11. To be conversant with and apply all procedures relating to employees, IT, IT security and Health and Safety.

This is a 6 month rolling contract based in Dorchester starting immediately.

You will need to hold Live SC Clearance

IT Systems Engineer - SC Cleared - Dorchester

Start date
05/06/17
Duration
6 months +
(extension possible)
From
Square One Resources
Published at
20.05.2017
Project ID:
1347659
Contract type
Freelance
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