Systems Administrator in Banwell, Somerset

Our client are seeking a Systems Administrator to join their team based onsite in Yatton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of IT systems and associated infrastructure. You'll provide a high quality service offering network, user & hardware support, network administration and IT implementation/development. This is a site based role.

Key Tasks

• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks; including back-ups, and software maintenance/updates
• Protecting the company's IT assets - hardware and software - by implementing sound security principles.
• Liaising with suppliers and third parties as required in order to manage support issues or deliver projects.
• Working with the IT team to design and implement IT processes in order to maximize efficiency.
• Administration to include: maintenance of the asset register, control of passwords, keeping informed and reacting to trends in anti-virus, email and web security
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults
• The logging of all hardware and software to ensure legality, appropriate usage and protection of company assets
• Talking staff/clients through a series of actions - either face-to-face, over the telephone or remotely.
• Replacing equipment as required.
• Providing support documentation, including procedural documentation
• Running network applications to support system and users
• Supporting new applications; to include training of users where required
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
• Prioritising and managing several open cases at one time
• Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with staff in company premises to make necessary repairs
• Testing/evaluating/implementing new technology as required for the improved running of the business.
• Supporting other non-computer IT assets e.g. telephones and security cameras.

Skills / Experience

• Experience with Microsoft application including Server, Windows, Office. Including on-premise and 365 cloud environments.
• Virtualisation with HYPERV and VMware.
• Experience with fibre networking, Cisco switches and Meraki wi-fi points
• Strong administration skills
• Highly efficient task management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Efficient Time management

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.