Windows Server Engineer
Job Introduction
***Remote/home working ideally within commutable distance to Folkestone***
Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Their 'Why's it like that?' curiosity. How they always think of others and work together to get things done. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga!
And right now, we are looking for a Windows Server Engineer to work in our Technology Operations Team on a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract. The role is pivotal in making sure we deliver a server operating system upgrade project for around 300 servers. You will be a dynamic project engineer that, with support, can lead the technical delivery of the upgrades. You will be supported in communicating out to the business to align testing resources. You will have experience of upgrading large numbers of servers and will bring your knowledge to help us define and implement an efficient approach to these upgrades.
And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.
If this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!
Role Responsibility
As a Windows Server Engineer your responsibilities will be:
- Focussing on the technical delivery of the server 2012 upgrades.
- Demonstrating elevated expertise of infrastructure, ideally at scale, across multiple environments, for example: Public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises.
- Owning and leading the delivery and resolution of project actions, technical problems & incidents.
- Liaising with Saga technology teams and external partners, including user groups, technical IT consultants and project managers.
- Demonstrating an elevated level of technical expertise in Microsoft technologies and ideally have first-hand knowledge of operating system upgrades at scale.
- Supporting the technology operations management team in developing and delivering innovative technology initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
· Extensive experience with Microsoft Server technologies, specifically server 2012 R2 onwards.
· Demonstrable experience with Active Directory Multi-Domain Management.
· Experience with large scale server operating system upgrades.
· Strong technical knowledge and experience of Active Directory Integrated Certificate Services.
· VMware Stack Management.
· Good understanding of cyber security.
· Basic understanding of ITIL service management processes including incident, problem, and change management.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Customer-service focussed.
· Data driven approach to decision making.
· Good analytical skills with the ability to use data to determine cause of incidents, and able to act on this data to resolve incidents.
· Ability to constantly develop skills and industry knowledge.
· Resilient, able to work methodically under pressure.
Our Saga Values:
- Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen.
- Empathy – Always aware of others.
- Curiosity – Always asking why.
- Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!
Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
Remote working available where possible
25 days annual leave pro-rata plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year
Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
Workplace Pension
AXA Be Supported
A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
About the Company
Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.
Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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