Network Administrator

Description

The role:

The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands-on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full time DevOps supporting the product pipeline.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications

Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti-virus software)

Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes

Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments

Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues

Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures

Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies

Manage documentation and change control processes for, servers, and applications

Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC)

Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies

Essential Skills:

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks

Experience in managing, servers, systems and applications

Hands on expertise in Linux systems administration

Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange

Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti-virus software

Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor)

Service-oriented with effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload under minimal supervision

Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Essential Tools:

Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux

Windows 365 environment

Desirable Tools:

Alpine Linux

Gitlab CI, Jenkins

Docker, Kubernetes

Terraform, Ansible

Additional tools as required

Benefits:

Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance

25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Continuous professional development including incentives

Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways

Electric car scheme

Bike to work scheme

Private health care (BUPA)

Job well done scheme

Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request

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