Windows Platform Consultant

Summary

Join Version 1 as a Windows Platform Consultant and contribute to the development and support of the organization's Windows Server estate. You will work as part of a team, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimization. Responsibilities include supporting the Windows Server Operations Team Lead, developing and optimizing Windows solutions, administering Windows Server environments and VMware/Citrix virtualisation environments, resolving incidents and problems, supporting asset management, administering security, and contributing to internal documentation. The role requires 4+ years of experience in implementing, supporting, and administering Windows environments, significant technical knowledge of Windows Server and related technologies, datacenter management skills, proficiency in capacity planning and disaster recovery, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Version 1 offers a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing, career progression opportunities, flexible/remote working options, financial wellbeing initiatives, employee wellbeing schemes, generous holiday allowance, educational assistance, and reward schemes.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in implementing, supporting and administering Windows environments
• Significant technical knowledge of Windows Server and several of the following technologies: VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, Azure administration, Commvault or other backup tools
• Datacentre management including server installation and cabling
• Hardware and software management tools including SCCM and SCOM
• Proficiency in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
• Successful track record in managing enterprise solutions through their service lifecycle
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capability

Responsibilities

• Support the Windows Server Operations Team Lead in delivering on project targets and operational KPIs
• Develop, support and optimise Windows solutions to deliver high performance, 24x7 availability and disaster recovery capability
• Administer all current and future Windows Server environments (Server 2016 onwards) and VMware/Citrix virtualisation environments
• Identify, prioritise and resolve 2nd or 3rd level incidents and problems through formal incident and problem management processes
• Support the asset management of Windows systems including inventory maintenance, warranty management and vendor support
• Administer Windows server and active directory security in accordance with company policy industry best practice
• Contribute to the development of internal procedures, processes and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Administration of Microsoft cloud technologies including Azure tenancy administration, Teams and OneDrive for Business
• Technical knowledge of server and storage hardware
• Experience of cluster solutions
• Familiarity with security solutions
• Experience of best-practice delivery of IT services using ITIL
• Previous experience in the energy sector or utilities

Benefits

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes