IT Infrastructure Specialist

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IT Infrastructure Specialist - Leeds

£35,000

My client a global leading consultancy are currently recruiting for IT infrastructure Specialist in Leeds. The role is to work within the IT Infrastructure team to maintain, support and grow the IT Infrastructure across a multi-region Global infrastructure consisting of 6,500+ staff and 100+ sites.

Essential Skills:

*Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2008, 2012 & 2016)

*Active Directory and Group Policies.

*Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi.

*Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies.

*All round IT infrastructure specialist with at least 3 years hands-on experience.

Responsibilities will include:

*To support and monitor existing infrastructure, perform preventative maintenance work, backup and perform other regular support activities to ensure effectiveness and to provide technical cover.

*To respond to 2nd / 3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution or escalate them to another member of the team or the Infrastructure Manager.

*Ensure the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices.

*To liaise with external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of relevant hardware, networks and software.

*To ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Provide specialist knowledge and participate in change management process.

*To assist in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed.

*To keep users up to date with progress and to liaise with staff in an appropriate manner. To liaise with users regarding escalated issues and to agree appropriate courses of action and priorities.

*Duties will vary and be revised due to the nature of the IT environment (above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities)

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