IT Administrator

IT System Administrator - Skipton

My client is a highly dynamic and successful IT Services organisation with a strong presence across the UK. They currently have an opportunity for an IT System administrator to join their team on a contract basis in Skipton

The role will involve:

• User administration (setup and maintain user accounts on a domain controller, password & identity management) for a user base of approximately 80 users
• Verify that desktop PC peripherals and other LAN devices are working properly
• Setup of new devices to include Windows setup and user specific applications.
• Maintain internal infrastructure (PC's, laptops, physical & virtual servers,storage devices (SAN/NAS) network switches, router, firewall etc)

- Troubleshoot, repair or replace hardware in occasion of hardware failure - Monitor system performance & backups

• Monitor network communication and liaison with third party suppliers of Broadband etc.
• Install new software's, security patches and updates
• Must have a strong grasp of computer security (e.g. firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Essential:
Good working knowledge & hands on experience in troubleshooting of:

• Desktop/ laptop/ server hardware troubleshooting

Microsoft Windows Operating system (PC & servers)

• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge & hands-on experience of Windows Domain Controller (three different Domains with no Trust Relationships)
• Active directory user's management
• Working knowledge of LAN devices, networking, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS,DHCP, HTTP, SMTP etc.) and firewalling principles
• Good knowledge of performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Good communication skills with End users.
• Knowledge of: VMware vSphere and Virtualisation knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products e.g. SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 & 2012
• Good understanding of mobile devices and other technology products

This role is urgent,