Data Centre

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Data Centre & Connectivity Manager, you will be a Technical specialists and Subject Matter Expert on Data Centre, and Network Connectivity systems and services. You will provide support for the Group’s IT and network infrastructure including(but not limited) to Cisco LAN Checkpoint, Telephony, Netapp Storage and backup systems.

You will be the technical owner of assigned systems, whilst ensuring appropriate configuration and documentation are maintained. The role will involve ensuring the groups security procedures are followed at all times, including the protection of any passwordsheld by the post holder.

**About You**

With previous experience working within an enterprise IT environment, you will have the ability to perform system upgrades and ensure they are appropriately maintained, with appropriate configuration and documentation.

You will have experience delivering services to high levels of quality and availability, as well as providing full life-cycle support to business critical infrastructure and services. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in Cisco workingtechnologies.

Experience of ITIL, Agile and DevOps methodologies would be beneficial, but not essential for the role.

**About Us**

Newcastle Strategic Solutions is the UK’s leading savings management platform and one of the North East’s most established and successful FinTechs We provide savings management and technology services for new challenger banks and established providers acrossthe UK. Our work has earned us an enviable reputation in the market as the best at what we do.

As part of Newcastle Building Society you will be working in an exciting, friendly and fast-paced workplace, with amazing opportunities for self-development and career progression where you can realise your potential and do your best work.

For full details along with a comprehensive breakdown of what we’re looking for, please download the role profile.

**What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes**:

- A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options
- 30 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Access to a range of wellbeing benefits
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Above statutory family leave entitlement
- The option to buy extra holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- A broad range of learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.

**We have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding.**

**Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.