Windows Server Specialist

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3400+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

As a Windows Server Specialist, you will assist in the development and support of the project’s Windows Server estate which underpins the organisation’s corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation and market functions.

You will contribute to the overall success of our customers by working as part of a team of Consultant professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Windows Server Operations Team Lead in delivering on project targets and operational KPIs
• Develop, support and optimise Windows solutions to deliver high performance, 24x7 availability and disaster recovery capability
• Administer all current and future Windows Server environments (Server 2016 onwards) and VMware/Citrix virtualisation environments
• Identify, prioritise and resolve 2nd or 3rd level incidents and problems through formal incident and problem management processes
• Support the asset management of Windows systems including inventory maintenance, warranty management and vendor support
• Administer Windows server and active directory security in accordance with company policy industry best practice
• Contribute to the development of internal procedures, processes and documentation

• 4+ years’ experience in implementing, supporting and administering Windows environments
• Significant technical knowledge of Windows Server and several of the following technologies:
  • VMware
  • Active Directory
  • Exchange
  • Citrix
  • Azure administration
  • Commvault or other backup tools
  • Datacentre management including server installation and cabling
  • Hardware and software management tools including SCCM and SCOM
• Proficiency in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
• Successful track record in managing enterprise solutions through their service  lifecycle
• Strong analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving capability

Desirable: 

• Administration of Microsoft cloud technologies including Azure tenancy administration, Teams and OneDrive for Business
• Technical knowledge of server and storage hardware
• Experience of cloud based technologies
• Experience of cluster solutions
• Familiarity with security solutions
• Familiarity with MobileIron
• Experience of best-practice delivery of IT services using ITIL
• Previous experience in the energy sector or utilities

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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