Lead Server Engineer

Lead Server Engineers x 5

Fixed term 9 months

Role Summary

There are currently positions in the ENNI Project Implementation team for Lead Server Engineers, responsible for the installation and commissioning of a virtual server solution across NI Schools. The role will be responsible for leading a small team of desktop engineers, as part of the overall project rollout to 1200 sites.

Responsibilities

- Travel across geographically dispersed locations throughout NI to transform schools onto the new service solution, in line with the project plans and schedules
- Understand the site requirements, captured during the consultation surveys and manage the local transformation of the school network onto the new Education Cloud solution.
- Implementation of SAN
- Managing the Decommissioning of Servers, ensuring outages are agreed with the school and services are restored
- Installation of new server including the virtual server builds
- Possible Re-organisation of Racks and Comms Cabinets to allow for the installation of new Switches
- Following the Backup and Data Migration process.
- Configuration of Cisco Switch network across VLAN solution.
- Installation and setup of Meru Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
- Manage desktop engineers reimaging Desktop/Laptop devices.
- Existing Printer Migration onto new print solution.
- Ensuring the Asset management process is adhered to.
- Identification and integration of 3rd party services.
- Strategic testing of end to end accessibility
- Demonstration and handover of new solution to school representative
- Identification and Reporting of Issues and Risks to the Technical Manager
- Engage with the Service Implementation/Catalogue team post LAN transformation, to ensure non-managed devices are scheduled during the site cutover
- Provide Handover to the Technical Manager/Analyst Consultant to ensure all expectations are met and agreed for sign off
- Regular updates to the Project Manager on Progress and Issues

Essential Criteria

- Mobility and willingness to travel throughout NI
- Own Car and Full driving licence
- Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server administration experience and application in a large multi-site, enterprise environment.
- Backup software installation and support (Ideally Backup Exec, CommVault).
- Antivirus and threat management software installation (Ideally Symantec).
- Knowledge of VMware Virtual Infrastructure
- Experience of SAN management
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and delegate work packages
- Demonstrate understanding of the overall technical solution with regards to the end to end implementation
- Experience in troubleshooting issues as they arise and working to an appropriate resolution
- Proven experience in working on customer sites and contributing to the success of a large project/service delivery

Desirable Criteria

- MCITP (Windows 2008)
- MCSA or MCSE (2003)
- Windows 7
- Altiris Client Management Suite
- Experience of managing and maintaining Dell Server and Storage hardware
- Cisco Experience
- Blade/Enclosure experience
- PaperCut - Print management
- Fronter VLE

Relevant security clearance will be required for the successful candidates (s)
All candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work in the UK. Documentary proof will be requested at interview.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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