Senior IT Engineer – £30k

Senior IT Engineer - £30k - Bristol

A 2nd line Engineer is required to provide remote and onsite Technical Support for internal users of IT and Computer Systems. Support and Project work will typically include selecting, designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading computer hardware, software, applications, storage, backup solutions, printers, networks, other peripheral equipment and hosted business systems.

Skills and Experience Required
Windows operating systems - Windows 2003 2008 Server, XP Windows 7
Networks (including routers and switches), TCP/IP, MS Exchange, Active Directory, Backup solutions and Antivirus software.
Experience of working on a variety of implementation projects
Experience of working with external software and hardware suppliers
Experience using network troubleshooting tools
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft products
Thorough knowledge of client/server technology
Knowledge of virtualisation platforms would be advantageous, especially Citrix XenServer
Knowledge of BES servers, Blackberrys and telecoms issues would be advantageous but not essential

Qualifications
You will have or be at the level of at least one of the following MCP qualifications (or hold the MCSA/MCSE/MCITP):
a. 70-290 (Windows Server)
b. 70-291 (Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
c. 70-293 (Planning Maintaining Winders Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
d. 70-640 (Windows Server Active Directory Configuration 2008

Attributes
Customer oriented, confident, reliable, approachable self motivated team player
Ability to think widely challenge existing or traditional ways of working
Flexible, versatile and pragmatic approach to problem solving
A good listener with the ability to coach, coax, mentor and persuade all types of staff and customers at all levels of seniority
Excellent organisational and time management

Please note that to be successful in this role, you will need a full drivers licence and a vehicle (as the package includes car allowance). Mileage will be paid. You will be required to undergo a CRB check. For a full insight into this prestigious company, team and career opportunities, please send your CV ASAP. This is an exclusive role being recruited by Computerworld Personnel.