AWE are currently recruiting for a Senior Microsoft Administrator specialising in Messaging, to work in the Information Services division of the business.

The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise combined with a positive, collaborative, and a can-do attitude to work on solutions such Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange and Skype for Business as well as other products that support the Messaging environment at AWE.

Location - Reading area

Package - c.£40,000 - £50,000 subject to skills and experience

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependant). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain the components that make up the Messaging Service
• Proactively monitor the Messaging environment for potential performance and capacity issues
• Plan and implement updates to each component, to ensure that the service is kept current and security patched
• Participation and contribution in the resolution of Messaging related incidents reported through the incident management system
• Develop methods and procedures for resolving Messaging related problems, and training analysts in problem resolution
• Help to develop methods and procedures to improve operational processes, technology solutions, and service level expectations
• Lead initiatives and provide technical solutions to reduce the volume and mean time to recover incidents
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Provide support to other areas within IT operations when required to ensure all systems remain available

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years in a Microsoft centric Messaging environment
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2013/2016 and experience of Lync 2013 or Skype for Business
• Comprehensive and current scripting experience with a focus on Powershell
• Experience of supporting message archiving solutions such as Quest or Metalogix Archive Manager.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Directory Services including AD DNS, LDAP and LDS
• A clear understanding of messaging standards and protocols including MAPI, IMAP, POP3, Network, TCP/IP, DNS, WINS.
• Have good communication skills (Written and oral) with sound facilitation skills that can be related to colleagues of all levels including contractors.
• Ideally have experience of other widely used industry technologies such as SCCM, SCOM, MDT, Citrix, Storage, Backup, Virtualisation.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

Individuals interested in this permanent opportunity will be required to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

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