2 of 2 Permanent Active Directory Jobs in Cheshire

and storage. Diagnose and resolve deep technical problems, providing clear explanations and mentoring to 1st and 2nd line engineers. Manage, maintain, and optimise infrastructure including: Windows Server/Active Directory (including GPO) VMware vSphere (HA/DRS, vSwitches, performance tuning) Linux Systems (Ubuntu, services, automation, troubleshooting) Networking (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, TCP/IP performance … and improvements. Analyse and advise on performance tuning, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies. Provide technical leadership in areas such as: Virtualised environment performance and uptime Active directory configuration and security Network performance Ensure infrastructure security, compliance, and resilience best practices are consistently applied. Required Skills & Experience Windows Server & Active Directory: Deep understanding of AD internals, authentication protocols, and directory services. Virtualisation: Expert knowledge of VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, clustering, storage, networking). Linux Administration: Strong command-line expertise, system hardening, and cross-platform integration. Networking: In-depth TCP/IP knowledge, subnetting, routing, switching, and performance analysis. Storage & Backup: RAID design, SAN/NAS, vSAN, snapshot More ❯

for escalations. Key responsibilities include: Providing first- and second-line IT support to staff and students Troubleshooting and maintaining desktops, laptops, printers, and classroom AV Supporting Office 365, Active Directory, Windows 10/11, and Google Workspace Managing device builds, installations, and updates Monitoring and maintaining networks, switches, and WiFi Logging tickets, updating users, and escalating More ❯