IT Systems Administrator

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Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Farnborough (onsite)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full Time (Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week)

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) for Vodafone UK and support in providing world-class Secure Solutions for our Enterprise clients.

What you'll do

To be part of a Secure IT team acting as a primary point of contact for the effective day to day management of a wide range of systems across a complex deployment of secure networks. Your primary responsibility will be to develop, administer, and secure the infrastructure focusing on virtual environments and associated technologies.

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of all IT related infrastructure
• Act as a technical escalation point for IT Systems Analysts and Administrators
• Install and test new/updated IT applications
• Work with the IT Infrastructure Lead and internal stakeholders to produce and update system designs
• Act as point of contact for technical related matters for Internal/External stakeholders & 3rd party suppliers
• Increase IT team productivity using automation techniques
• Support maintenance of ISO27001 accreditation for all secure sector systems

Who you are

• Advanced Linux (CentOS, Debian, RHEL) & Windows System Administration
• Advanced knowledge of virtualization (VMWare)
• Good logical diagnostic skills: ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Experience of implementing IT Security Policies
• Ability to test and deploy new technologies to integrate and enhance existing systems
• Computer Science or IT based degree or equivalent industry experience
• Proactive, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with the rapid pace of ICT
• Eligible and willing to go through DV clearance

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website () for guidance.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.