Senior IT Systems Administrator

Are you an experienced Senior IT Systems Administrator looking for a new opportunity As we have a great opportunity that could be of interest to you.Role: Senior IT Systems AdministratorJob Type: PermanentLocation: Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Campus Abingdon UKSalary: Competitive salary plus excellent company benefitsHours: 40 hours per week Monday to FridayAptuit is a member company of Evotec a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industrys need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases diabetes and complications of diabetes pain and inflammation oncology infectious diseases respiratory diseases and fibrosis. Main Scope of RoleThe Senior IT Systems Administrator is responsible for managing maintaining and troubleshooting our expanding windows server infrastructure and application platforms. They ensure the smooth deployment and operation of applications including the life cycle of the operating system and core IT software such as Antimalware backup clients deployed Evotecs infrastructure. This includes the delivery of administration running diagnosing log checking and troubleshooting of these environments and application platformsPrincipal ResponsibilitiesMaintain and implement Microsoft Windows Server Environment components to ensure optimal performance.Provide IT systems support and operational services ensuring the companys systems are performing correctly.To be part of a project team and take an integral part in driving core components to implement new IT systems and servicesTo provide in-depth troubleshooting of the Companies IT services.Help develop and improve detailed process and procedure documentation to support IT operations proactively making recommendations to improve processesPrepare and maintain written technical documentation including system builds and configuration and startup/shutdown procedures for all servers and system/network applications and Technical How Tos (THTs).Respond to tickets and automated system alerts and logs. Working within an ITSM tool and ensure change management is followed as neededProactively ensure a high level of Windows server platform availability by applying patches and monitoring server/application performance for potential issues identifying possible solutions and working to implement both temporary and long-term fixes.where required take ownership of ITSD Implementation tasks monitoring work in progress acting as the key point of contact for Application owners regarding all application platform component requests. Defining and coordinating tasks and working with other ITSD teams to ensure ITSD tasks are completed according to the deadlines.Technical Knowledge Skills & QualificationsA comprehensive working knowledge of providing IT services within a Directory services enabled environmentHigh working knowledge of Microsoft server platforms including installation configuration and trouble shooting ()A working knowledge of IPv4 networking subnets routing VPN and VLANsExperience / high working knowledge of corporate technology solutions to include:Virtualization environments(VMware)Storage NAS and SAN environmentsBackup technologyAdhering to company global process such as change managementWorking Knowledge of core IT software such as Anti malware deployed at a corporate levelAble to support the creation maintenance and following of Global policies and procedures.Experience in maintaining asset inventories.The discipline to produce and follow detailed technical documentation for tasks and projects.Experience within Regulated environments such as ISO27001 or GxP is BeneficialStrong troubleshooting skills and the ability to plan and estimate tasks.Knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL Kanban Lean IT or Agile project management approachesKnowledge of Linux is beneficialSoft skills and QualificationsAbility to work independently and work as a member of a collaborative team. Supporting junior members of the teamGood communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to communicate in both the local language and EnglishEnthusiasm self-motivation flexibility and readiness to quickly grasp new technical concepts and acquire new technical skills.Interpersonal skill to influence and motivate others to get tasks deliveredMinimum BSc in a relevant degree (or equivalent) preferred with 5 years plus experience in an IT corporate environmentAgile mindset: capable of working with conflicting priorities and responding positively to changing demands.Company Benefits IncludeCompany Pension Scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 daysPrivate Health Insurance for you your partner/family under the company schemePrivate Dental Care SchemeHealth Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying periodWell beingsupport 24/7 and counselling servicesExcellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunitiesEligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)Cycle to work schemeRefer a friend scheme team and annual company events recognition awards and many moreAs well asFree onsite parkingRestaurant which is highly subsidisedGreat transport links from Oxford and the surrounding areas as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train stationMilton Park also offers great cycling running & walking routes as well as annual events.FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité Evotec étudie à compétences égales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Clerical,Abinitio,Chiller,Application Engineering,ELV,AV Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1