Server Infrastructure Manager
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Server Infrastructure Manager to join the Digital Services team.
An exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting & developing our core infrastructure services that underpin clinical & operational systems across Hereford & Worcester. The role supports complex datacentre environment, virtualisation platforms, Windows Server infrastructure, enterprise storage, backup & recovery solutions, Active Directory & disaster recovery.
You will work closely with Trust teams & suppliers to ensure infrastructure services remain secure, resilient & highly available, whilst contributing to infrastructure improvement projects & ongoing modernisation of the Digital estate.
The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with travel across all Trust sites required.
We are a small team delivering at pace large-scale projects, successful candidates should have a proven history of delivering within a similar high-demand environment.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead on the day-to-day management, support and continuous improvement of the Trusts server and datacentre infrastructure, ensuring critical Digital services remain secure, resilient and highly available.
The role includes supporting infrastructure projects, technical upgrades, disaster recovery activities, monitoring, incident resolution and change management processes. The post holder will work closely with Digital teams, suppliers and operational services to troubleshoot complex technical issues, manage technical risks and deliver infrastructure improvements across the organisation. The role also supports cyber security, resilience and compliance activities including Cyber Essentials Plus and DSPT.
The successful candidate will work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute towards technical standards, documentation and service improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. Participation in the on-call rota is required.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This role would suit an experienced infrastructure specialist who enjoys working within a fast-paced operational environment where technical ownership, service resilience & continuous improvement are key.
You will join a small highly productive Digital team delivering large-scale infrastructure projects & operational improvements across the Trust. The successful candidate will be comfortable managingcomplex technical environments, balancing operational support with project delivery & contributing towards the ongoing modernisation of the Trusts Digital estate.
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently, bring new ideas & help drive service improvement across infrastructure & datacentre services. Experience within large or complex enterprise environments is essential.
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion to make a difference and understand the impact technical solutions have on patients and frontline staff.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of successful planning and delivery, on time and within budget, of complex IT projects
- Experience of managing change in an IT environment
- Experience of trouble shooting complex IT technical issues within ICT infrastructures
- Experience of supporting infrastructure and systems within an NHS setting
Qualifications
- Educated to Degree level in an IT related subject or with at least 5 years of IT Server support experience
- Industry standard ICT qualifications in CAN, CNE, MCP, MCSE, CompTIA or an equivalent qualification or have relevant experience
- Experience/training and education in IT Server Support
- Relevant technical professional qualification in IT e.g., MCSA, CompTIA A+
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
- Qualification or Working knowledge of ITIL v3 concepts
Additional Criteria
- I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
1 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers