Burrows are one of the UK's leading through-the-line Creative Marketing Communications companies, an integral part of the Y&R/Wunderman worldwide partnership and a WPP Company. With an?impressive client list and a track record of success spanning more than thirty-five years,? we are currently seeking a CGI Studio Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Essex-based team.?
Our CGI Studio Systems Administrator will administer desktop and server environment of our growing CGI Studio, ensuring uptime of Windows and Linux File/Web Servers/Workstations ? as well as?other custom or third party applications to ensure availability to a customer base. In addition, they will be managing the infrastructure growth, maintenance and uptime, as well as respond to?department's individual CGI technology needs by providing a polished and proactive customer service based approach to requirements of staff, clients and third party suppliers, sometimes outside of?core office hours.?
The following core competencies are essential for this role:?
Expert with:
? VMware technologies, ESX / ESXi, Virtualisation platform architecture
? VMware vSphere / vMotion
? Windows 2003 / 2008 / 2008 R2 / 7 operating systems
? Linux operating systems
? Mac OSX operating system
? Microsoft System Center ? SCOM / SCCM
? Advanced knowledge of DNS / WINS / Active Directory / TCP-IP / LDAP / HTTP / HTTPS / FTP / SSH / RDP and other common protocols
? Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking concepts and network implementations, including routing, VLANs, firewalls, traffic inspection
? Shell based scripting; cmd line, Powershell, Python, vbScript
? Advanced knowledge of hardware / software RAID, ext3/4, NFS, CIFS/SMB, AFP
? Advanced knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques using wireshark, traceroute, etc
? Advanced knowledge of? domain login scripts, startup and login process for Windows, OSX systems
? Advanced knowledge of security concepts ranging from file permissions to best practices and backdoor prevention
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of creating standard documentation including technical architecture and processes.
? Solid understanding of packet flow, tcp and udp transmissions.
Experience with:
? At least 4 years commercial experience in a similar IT environment
? Commercial experience installing and supporting Microsoft Infrastructure technologies (e.g. SharePoint, Windows, SQL), including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
? LDAP experience
? Troubleshooting network environments
? Security setup
? Ability to lead in advanced troubleshooting without guidance for hardware, software and networking issues
Qualification:
? Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree or diploma in Computing Science, or related discipline.
? Linux based certification, RHCE or higher
? Microsoft Certification in Windows? 7
? Microsoft Certification in SQL Server, IIS, Windows Server 2003 & 2008 and Security
? CCNA or higher
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? Glass half-full / Can-do.
? Team oriented
? Customer focused, driven individual
? Proactive, diligent , curious, energetic, responsible, adaptable , trouble-shooter
? Strong desire and ability to learn and apply new knowledge and techniques
? Strong ability to prioritise tasks and time-management skills?
Other
? Able to work overtime as and when required, sometimes at short notice
? On call to respond to any critical events with server / network infrastructure
? Genuine interest in web development / internet + mobile technologies
The hours for the role are 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on a Friday, forming 37 hours per week (in addition the Company operates a flexible start time policy). This role may require overtime, sometimes at short notice to meet deadlines.?
Burrows is 23 minutes by rail from Liverpool Street, situated next to Shenfield railway station. We offer competitive salaries, a generous benefits package including 26 days' annual leave, paid overtime, healthcare and free car parking. As an Investor in People Company, we are committed to the ongoing personal development of everyone in the Company.
All applicants must hold relevant status documentation to work in the UK/European Community prior to applying to us. ?
Due to the anticipated response, we will only be contacting those applicants who have been shortlisted. ?
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV with a covering letter, noting your current remuneration package to:
Human Resources, Burrows, The Burrows Building, 5 Rayleigh Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1AB. Alternatively email: burrows_careers@burrows.yr.com
Applications without remuneration details will not be progressed.
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For more information on Burrows please see our company website at www.burrows.info? and www.burrowscgistudio.com
Tel: 01277246698? Fax: 01277 246778.
web: www.burrows.info? http://www.burrowscgistudio.com/
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