Infrastructure Engineer/Architect Contract - Abu Dhabi - 6 months - £6

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I am recruiting for a 6 month contract with a view to a permanent move upon completion.

The role is based in Abu Dhabi and will be working for a large financial services organisation.

The client wants someone to start ASAP but will wait up to 4 weeks for notice periods.

It is essentially a Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Architect role with the need for strong understanding of SharePoint, SCCM, Lync & Mobile.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the overall end-user strategy working in close partnership with other key stakeholders within IT and the business.
  • Assists with the delivery of SharePoint Infrastructure Strategy.
  • Assists with the management of application sequencing and packaging partners to resolve any issues that may be encountered and act as the technical authority
  • Delivers to set strategies/project proposals to allow for the introduction of new products and capabilities to enhance the desktop environment.
  • Aids in the selection of new productivity applications for all aspects of the end-user space.
  • Aids in the creation and development of standards and guidelines for SharePoint and other End User Infrastructure Services.
  • Monitors and communicates standards and guidelines for End User Infrastructure including SharePoint, Blackberry and Lync.
  • Investigates the effectiveness of the existing desktop infrastructure by collecting and analysing data on software to provide change recommendations and capacity planning recommendations.
  • Serves as a technical lead aiding other members of the desktop and mobile team in delivering service excellence.
  • Leads projects and where appropriate allocates and raises tasks to appropriate internal and external resources.
  • Liaises with other IT departments and external vendors for the selection, development and installation of technology.
  • Manages medium and complex problems which have a high degree of urgency and impact, and determines the appropriate course of action and escalation.
  • Researches and develops solutions to meet user requests and deliver appropriate end user solutions.
  • Provides adequate, accurate and timely reports on End User Infrastructure including customer satisfaction.
  • Ensures that incidents and problems in relation to End User Infrastructure Services are fully documented within the configuration management defect/problem reporting system.
  • Aids in the creation of disaster recovery plans according to agreed IT analysis methods, tools and techniques for identifying potential exposures to network and operating systems which support critical business processes.
  • Aware of technological developments within the End User Computing field and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure that roadmaps are up to date with regards applications that are owned by the Desktop and Mobile section.
  • Drives continued service improvement with regards client side applications/processes to improve customer satisfaction, translating customer needs and dissatisfaction into technical solutions for improvements.
  • Ensure documentation is up to date and standard across all applications owned by the Desktop and Mobile section.
  • Carries out other duties as required.

Role Requirements (Education/Training/Skills/Experience required to fulfil job)

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • At least 7 years of experience.
  • Expertise in SharePoint 2013.
  • Experience in SCCM 2012.
  • Experience of MDM and MAM solutions.
  • Experience in Blackberry Services.
  • Experience in Lync Services.
  • Experience required in all areas of computer operations.

If you are keen on the role or would like to know more about relocation etc. apply now for fast track interview and offer process.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months initial
From
Sola Technology Ltd
Published at
24.05.2014
Project ID:
711698
Contract type
Freelance
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