Systems Specialist / Manager - Vmware / SQL Server

I am currently looking for a Systems Manager with excellent skills in VMware and SQL Server. This is a brilliant role for a senior systems specialist with good experience in infrastructure in particular, virtualisation / database technologies.

This long established company with market share in their sector provides hosted systems to approximately 50 clients with around 1000 mobile devices. Additionally they provide websites for their supply chain partners and end-users throughout the world.

We are looking for the successful candidate to initially take a lead role in the migration of SQL Server to VMware. At the moment the main focus of the role is based around the architecture and performance of the systems. You will be required to monitor performance and security, undertake VMware and SQL Server administration and also be involved in day to day roll outs.

This role will provide a wide variety of work, but also lots of autonomy. Your ideas will be welcomed by the company, and you will have a huge influence on their current & future systems.

The key skills required for this role are:

VMware

SQL Server 2005 or 2008

Desirable skills include:

Data migration skills (e.g. SSIS)

ESX

SQL Server 2012

In addition, due to a future roll out of exchange, any Exchange server experience would be hugely beneficial. Further to this, they do have Linux systems, and any candidate with Linux and Firewalls experience would be ideal.

The Package on offer for this position is £35,000 to £45,000, with 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank holidays).

Please apply with your CV to Thomas Smith and call 0161 817 7888 for more information.

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