IT Systems Engineer

Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
- Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
- Ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability at all times
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Driving License essential., We are looking for a Systems Engineer to help build, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure.

HNC/HND Or BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

- MCSE Qualifications in Server, Windows & Office is required.

Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting:

- Microsoft Windows Server 2016 & 2019 & Linux/Ubuntu based environments.
- Active Directory & Group Policy
- Google Workspace
- Autoline/Kerridge DMS
- Dell PowerEdge Server Systems
- Dell PowerVault Storage Systems
- Dell PC and Laptop hardware
- Windows 10
- Microsoft Office 2010 to 2019
- Apple Mac OSX 10 & above
- Apple mobility products both tablet & smartphone
- Network equipment (Cisco switches, Ubiquiti Switches & Access Points/Fortinet Firewalls)
- Solid Scripting skills (eg, Powershell scripts)
- Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, VLAN, switch management, WLAN, Routing (BGP & OSPF)
Minimum 5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator in all the above Services & Applications with solid, proven experience in the administration and performance tuning of the same.

- Experience with monitoring systems of all platforms
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to agreed timescales.
- Providing reports and information to the Group IT Manager.
- You will need to be able to keep all of the systems running smoothly & manage backups,
- Deploying critical updates when needed on the Windows Server & Windows 10 platforms.
- Put a business case together to install any new functionality to replace or update the current in house systems.
- Plan and manage work streams, allocating and managing work for team members & contractors alike.
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of software, systems, and enhancements to the core processing systems and platforms of the group.
- Proven experience of managing an IT Helpdesk is essential.
- Maintaining spend within agreed budgets.
- Evidence of strong team leading and communication skills will be required.

The candidate must have advanced Excel skills and good SQL experience., You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and security. Qualified systems engineers will have a background in IT, computer systems engineering, or systems engineering and analysis.

Ability to be a competent Systems Engineer on a hands-on basis dealing with Senior Management & Directors alike.

Teamwork is essential, the capacity to work with people at all levels is crucial

Technologies:

- Linux
- Active Directory
- Windows

The Holdcroft Motor Group are currently looking for a Systems Engineer on a permanent basis for our central offices based in Stoke on Trent. We are a fast-growing Automotive Retail company that is looking to enhance its IT team as it enters an exciting phase of growth.