Job Description

• Windows servers 2012 R2 and Hyper V, System Center .
• Disaster Recovery methodologies and practice .
• HP P2000 storage system. Hyper V upgrade. Exchange 2010 servers patching and configuration
• Windows Cluster servers 2008 and 2012.
• Lync 2012 server.
• OS365, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting prowess. Ability to critically analyze a symptom, diagnose a fault, plan and take appropriate action on equipment including PCs, printers, multifunction copiers, sound boards, lighting equipment and networking etc.
• Knowledge of hardware components and hardware troubleshooting procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft desktop operating systems and desktop software.
• Microsoft Active Directory skills including creating, deleting and modifying user accounts, setting up e-mail, home and directories.
• Networking knowledge including being familiar with the TCP/IP v4 and v6 protocol, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP.
• Excellent verbal and written.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
• 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.

As well as formal qualifications, a System and Server Engineer job description should include the following qualities:

• An analytical mind
• An ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Good time management skills
• An ability to follow processes
• Strong documentation skills
• Good communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 both written and verbal
• Commercial and business awareness