Systems Engineer - Wiltshire
- Employer
- Synergize Consulting Ltd
- Location
- Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Salary
- £260.00 per day
- Closing date
- 28 Oct 2019
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- Clearance Level
- SC
- Sector
- Central Government, Defence, Information Technology
- Job Type
- Contract
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The Systems Engineer is part of the wider 3rd Line Support Team responsible for providing technical support to the deployed Systems. The Systems Engineer also provides 3rd line technical support to the deployed Team of Field Support Engineers who are responsible for maintaining the Systems.
Key Accountabilities:
- Create system upgrade packages and support their deployment to Customer Systems
- Deliver and maintain suitable work Instructions and technical documentation
- Liaise directly with Field Support Team members to ensure the smooth and efficient installation of upgrades to sites across the UK IAW the Change Process
- Work with the Change Team & Servicedesk to facilitate scheduled updates, ensure change processes are followed and that all changes are correctly undertaken and documented
- Provide technical support to the in-house Test and Repair Facility and associated infrastructure necessary to deliver the service
- Work with the Configuration Management team to accurately track hardware and software changes and ensure an audit trail of tasks undertaken
- Undertake technical investigations and other small work packages in response to Problem records, changing Customer requirements or process improvement initiatives
- Undertake technical evaluations of new products or replacement H/W due to obsolescence / product development to ensure form / fit and functionality
- Support the Development / Test environment to ensure all systems are maintained and suitable to support formal Testing / acceptance activities
- Some site visits may be required to support technical investigations / System rebuilds and advanced troubleshooting to field based Teams
Essential Technical Skills:
- Strong background in Windows based Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows 2010, Server 2013), SQL and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise
- Basic Knowledge of Networks (Switches, Routers, Cloud services & Firewall rules)
- Natural analytical and problem solving skills are crucial
- ITIL foundation level desirable but not necessary although working knowledge important
- Must be a good communicator with the ability to work largely unsupervised within a matrix based organisation demonstrating a proven track record of overcoming obstacles
- Must have a strong understanding of working within a confidential environment
- UK or EU driving license.
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