Job Description
An exciting opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure the continuous operation of secure platforms, servers and networks.
* Install, configure, monitor and maintain infrastructure, virtual machines (VMs), storage, including future cloud/hybrid environments.
* Work closely with colleagues in the local IT department, sister companies across Europe, and technical partners to ensure that infrastructure is fit for purpose and harmonized as far as possible.
* Maintain local ownership and contribute to strategic developments internally, participating in roadmap activities, design and development of new technologies embedded in end products.
* Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, including vendor management, liaising with all members of IT and local maintenance departments.
* Manage virtualization software, specifically VMWare ESX/vSphere.
* Oversee the management of Storage Area Networks (SAN) and related equipment from vendors like HP or NetApp.
* Administer the local network, including Cisco infrastructure, SD-WAN, leased lines, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
* Operate, configure and manage incident response in an ISO27001 certified environment.
* Contribute to business continuity planning and hardware management.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience administering or providing technical support for complex infrastructure environments.
* A degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
* Security auditing and vulnerability scanning skills.
* Technical documentation skills.
* VMWare ESX/vSphere certification, ideally VCP.
* Experience with HP SAN technologies, such as 3Par, Nimble, and Primero, preferably with training or certification.
* A networking certification.
Desirable Experience:
* Management of plant rooms or small data centers.
* Related certifications, such as ITIL, project management, or LEAN.