Server Specialist

MLCSU have an exciting opportunity to join our established IT service as a Servers Specialist is now available. We are looking for a dedicated specialist with extensive knowledge of IT Server infrastructure., This post will be responsible for ensuring that wintel, storage and virtualisation systems are maintained to the required standards. The post will be responsible for ensuring that all issues and incidents are resolved within the agreed Service Level Agreements with our clients and that a high level of client satisfaction is maintained. Key to this post will be an extensive knowledge of Microsoft, NetApp and VMWare technologies and protocols, including but not limited to; AD, storage, backup, security and virtualisation . The post holder will be required to stay up to date onemerging technologies to assess how these could benefit the organisation and its clients. The post will also provide third line support in the resolution of highly complex technical issues and will support other support activities and management of projects to meet the local needs of the CSU and its clients.

You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a very dynamic environment, coupled with commitment to providing efficient and effective service is essential. Knowledge of working within the NHS and its systems would be beneficial but not essential.

As a successful applicant you will have operational experience of working in an ITIL based IT operations environment, essentially within an IT infrastructure setting.

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It's a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is one of the biggest and best-performing commissioning support units in the country, with among the highest levels of staff and customer satisfaction. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert staff based across the Midlands and North West to make a difference - for our customers, patients and communities.

Offering a full range of professional services to hospital trusts, local authorities, integrated care systems (ICSs) and other public bodies\ across the country, our NHS values underpin everything we do.

In return, we provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.

Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.

With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff you will receive plenty of discounts too.