IT Systems Specialist

Our IT team is growing and we are looking for a new IT Systems Specialist to join us!

Looking for a role where you can combine infrastructure expertise, cloud technologies and SQL administration? This IT Systems Specialist role offers the opportunity to provide advanced technical support while developing and maintaining core systems, networks and integrations across a complex environment.

We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of the organisation's physical and virtual server environment across on-premise and cloud platforms
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend upgrades or enhancements to ensure technology remains secure, modern and efficient
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure components, ensuring they are secure, high-performing and cost-effective
• Work closely with IT security colleagues to identify infrastructure risks and implement appropriate remediation and preventative measures
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity and effective communication between users, systems and services
• Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure critical data can be restored quickly and effectively in the event of an incident

We are looking for someone who has...

• A degree in Computer Science or Relevant experience
• Experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure
• Experience in identifying and developing system integrations to improve information management and workflows
• Experience managing MS SQL Server including optimising database performance
• Experience with implementing and managing Windows and Linux Server OS
• Experience with MDR security tools, firewall management and networking
• Development using C# and/or VB and Powershell\Bash scripting

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of up to £47,739.00 (depending on experience)
• We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
• Flexible working around a 37 hour week
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan

At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.