Description
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit an Advanced Network Specialist/Project Team Lead for an initial 6 month contract with option to extend on a rate of c.£400-£450/day (Inside of IR35). This is a part time role working 2 days per week and will require working on site at the organisation's Livingston offices.Responsibilities:
- To build, deploy and maintain the organisation's IT Infrastructure using the latest technologies. This infrastructure extends to Windows Server, Storage Area Networks, Virtualisation, Unix Server applications, Networking Technologies, Internet Connections, Windows Desktop, Mobile Devices and Application Packaging and Deployment.
- To deliver technical support and solutions to all members of staff, pupils and partners.
- To contribute to the process focused approach to IT Service Management.
- Provide technical skills to assigned projects.
- As a member of the Service Centre Team you will be responsible for providing a high level of technical skill to one or more of the following technical specialisms. Client and Server Management, Unix Server applications such as OracleSolarisLinuxStorage, Wintel, Technical Security, and Networking Technologies.
- Have the technical skills to be involved in supporting all aspects of the IT Service Infrastructure if and when required.
- Responsible for carrying out a range of technical tasks in order to implement, support and manage complex elements of the IT infrastructure including Windows Server, Storage Area Networks, Virtualisation, Unix Server Applications, Networking Technologies, Security Solutions, Systems Software, Windows Desktop, Mobile Devices and Application Packaging and Deployment.
- Provide technical support to the IT Service Desk staff as required.
Essential Skills:
- Educated to a relevant degree level in an IT discipline or three years relevant experience working within the technical IT function of a similar sized organisation.
- Two years' experience of implementing and supporting a similar size network structure in 1 or more of the following technical specialisms.
- Client and Server Management
- Fortinet Firewall administration
- Avaya IPT Networking Technologies
- Extreme EXOS and VOSS LAN switching
- ExtremeIQ WLAN management
- Experience in the application of IT security controls
- Experience in contributing to team activities and tasks
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to make sound decisions and prioritise work for self
- Comprehensive analytical skills to comprehend complex technical reports or system performance information
- Ability to produce meaningful and concise written reports of a technical nature
- Ability to self-learn and maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and future trends in IT technology
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Sound organisation and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Strong negotiation skills
- Works well with a team and can work autonomously
- Knowledge and application of ITIL
Desirable Skills:
- ITIL v3 Foundation certificate or above
- Project management PRINCE2 foundation certificate or knowledge/application of PRINCE2
- Technical accreditations in one or more areas of technical specialism
- Experience of supporting a diverse range of technical platforms
- Experience working on IT projects
- Experience in providing input to the development of strategies, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of IT Service Continuity procedures