System Administrator

System Administrator, VMware, Nutanix, Veeam, Azure, ITIL, Networking

A leading provider of entertainment services is seeking a solid System Administrator with good skills around VMware and Azure within an ITIL framework.

The role:

Working with colleagues in the Technology department and our managed service suppliers to deliver high-quality, secure, and resilient computing platforms. Delivering day-to-day support, configuration, and implementation of our hybrid cloud platform services.

Contributing to the design of our computing platforms, ensuring operational aspects are fully considered, and advising Technology colleagues on application hosting decisions.

Skills required:

Experience working in a high-pressure service delivery environment, where the platforms are fundamental to delivering the highest quality of service.

Strong interpersonal skills to deliver successfully across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including end-users, technical teams, suppliers, and senior management.

Experience working within IT service management processes, with a good understanding of ITIL.

Strong technical knowledge and proven experience managing VMWare, Nutanix, Veeam, and Exagrid systems.

Proven work experience and knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, certified at the Associate level and working towards the Expert level.

Strong track record of working with both in-house and managing third parties to deliver services to colleagues and customers.

Experience in deploying appropriate tools into systems to support security, monitor performance, reduce vulnerabilities, and improve service delivery.

Excellent planning, organisational and delivery skills, and comfortable with periods of pressure.

Able to take personal responsibility, use initiative, multitask, and meet deadlines. A self-starter.

Technically inquisitive and curious, always looking for service improvement opportunities.

Some experience and technical knowledge of Cisco, Splunk, SolarWinds, and Adobe product suite is desirable.

Vendor certifications are preferable for relevant technology products.

3 days required onsite.

System Administrator, VMware, Nutanix, Veeam, Azure, ITIL, Networking

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.