Windows Server administrator

Barclays ,
Knutsford, Cheshire
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Job Title: Windows Server Admin Location: Radbroke, Knutsford The Chief Operating Office is responsible for leading the global operations and technology functions, driving structural reform, cost transformation programmes and other major bank-wide projects. We help our businesses to automate, simplify and grow by improving efficiency and delivering with agility and effective controls. We are creating the best environment for our colleagues and attracting the best technology talent to join our teams. This is a great opportunity for a Windows Server Admin to play a key technical role in driving many infrastructure activities across various projects. You will work in an up to date OS corporate environment, with over 15,000 windows servers on the estate. You will also pick up CHEF skills and have the opportunity to work in the Cloud via AMS or Azure moving forward. The role also comes with out of hours work (voluntary) and on-call (1 week in 10). What will you be doing? Provide technical support to facilitate design and delivery of business driven changes Working with the Product Managers and Platform Engineers to upgrade Infrastructure/Services Implement solutions in line with technology roadmaps and global strategy Close liaison with the Design & Development, Release Management, Service Management and 2nd line production / support functions Support of Windows Clusters, Antivirus, backups, deployment tools and monitoring tools Problem resolution including: problem management, root cause analysis and implementation of remedies Knowledge and use of the change / configuration management system. What we're looking for: Windows Server exposure (2008/2012/2016 and rolling out 2019) Fault finding exposure, working with service operation team on L3 / L4 issues Major incident exposure Excellent communication skills, able to deal with senior stakeholders on project related updates. Skills that will help you in the role: Appreciation of Citrix / VMware (understand what the products are, how windows server runs on these platforms) Network knowledge (DNS, DHCP, Network Switches / Routers) CHEF Configuration management exposure Scripting exposure (VBscript, PowerShell, Ruby). Where will you be working? You will be working at our technology hub in the North West, located at Radbroke Hall in Knutsford. It's convenient for most people who live within a 35-mile radius, spanning from Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and Stoke. It's a lively atmosphere with large open plan offices, with everything you need on site including various catering options, Starbucks, Gym, onsite parking etc. Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. Our Values Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Our Diversity We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Our Benefits Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us. Employment Type: Permanent

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