Systems Administrator

Marcus Donald and I are looking to speak to an Systems Administrator to join our client within the Media sector who have long-term partnerships with some of the largest & popular brands across the globe.
 
Due to recent successes, they are currently growing their team and need a Systems specialist with strong Server & Network experience.
 
 ** Hybrid Working / 2 days a week in Enfield **
 
Very competitive benefits package available.
 
Systems Administrator  – Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project delivery (minimal BAU)
• Assist with wider IT infrastructure project work (Windows Server upgrade)
• Responsible for the ongoing evolution of the network
• Responsible for the configuration of / implementation of security services (Firewalls)
• Assist the IT Director as well as the Network Lead in helping us secure our security posture as well as ensuring we have a good level of patching

Systems Administrator  – Essential:

• Knowledge of L2 and L3 network protocols, particularly dynamic routing
• Experience of managing Linux servers and/or Windows Server ideally in an enterprise environment
• Proficient in analysing and troubleshooting problems; identifying solutions; and recommending and implementing methods, procedures and techniques for resolution and elimination of root cause.
• Good experience managing firewalls
• Strong written skills — technical documentation and diagramming
• Day-to-day service operational support, including problem and incident ticket investigation and resolution. 

Systems Administrator  – Desirable:

• Linux server knowledge, ideally in an enterprise environment
• Working experience with FortiGate, NAC or Cisco ASA
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, SQL, Python)
• Infrastructure and/or Network qualifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
• ITIL Service Management Foundation certification (or equivalent)
• Stakeholder management
• Even if you are just curious who I am recruiting for, please get in touch, I'd be keen to discuss this in further detail and have a more informative job description available.

Hope to hear from you soon and if you'd prefer to email me, please contact awarren@marcusdonald.com to begin discussions.