Job summary
DTS Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
We are seeking an experienced DTS Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small but growing team of dedicated IT professionals. We support the delivery of information technology and Telephony to around 5,500 NHS staff working at Stepping Hill Hospital and over 30 sites in the Stockport community.
Reporting to the DTS Infrastructure and Systems Manager, the DTS Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Trust's IT infrastructure systems.
Main duties of the job
The DTS Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a number of Digital Technology & Support Systems engineers. Design, implement, and maintain the Trust's IT infrastructure systems, including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and VMware Horizon.
This is a senior position in the department with responsibility for developing, managing, and motivating the Systems Engineers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be of equal importance to technical ability.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience
- Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and VMware Horizon
- ITIL Foundation
Desirable
- Member of recognised programme or project management professional body
- ITIL Intermediate
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across varies IT systems/solutions underpinned by the relevant experience
- A good understanding of all ITIL Management disciplines; in particular - Capacity, Availability, Security, Change, Release, Configuration and Problem Management
- Deep understanding of NHS IT standards and regulations, and experience in implementing them in IT infrastructure systems
- Strong project management
- Advanced knowledge of server, virtualisation and data storage technologies
- Experience in planning and executing IT infrastructure system upgrades and migrations
Desirable
- Familiarity with IT security policies and procedures, and experience in implementing security measures in IT infrastructure systems
- In-Depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Management and Deployment
Experience
Essential
- 5 years of experience in managing and maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure systems, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and VMware Horizon
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other IT professionals and end-users
- Change Management
- IT Risk Assessment
- Significant experience in managing enterprise level backup solutions
- Significant experience in managing, upgrading and maintaining Hardware and Software Load balancers
Desirable
- Significant experience in leading and implementing technical projects
- Experience with External/Internal Security Appliances
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong technical skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure systems, with a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to cope well under pressure and take personal responsibility
- Ability to motivate others and advocate change
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and ability to adapt to suit audience.
- Excellent people management skills
- Excellent written communication skills and able to write clearly and concisely, producing reports for senior levels within the organisation.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude to work
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience
- Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and VMware Horizon
- ITIL Foundation
Desirable
- Member of recognised programme or project management professional body
- ITIL Intermediate
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across varies IT systems/solutions underpinned by the relevant experience
- A good understanding of all ITIL Management disciplines; in particular - Capacity, Availability, Security, Change, Release, Configuration and Problem Management
- Deep understanding of NHS IT standards and regulations, and experience in implementing them in IT infrastructure systems
- Strong project management
- Advanced knowledge of server, virtualisation and data storage technologies
- Experience in planning and executing IT infrastructure system upgrades and migrations
Desirable
- Familiarity with IT security policies and procedures, and experience in implementing security measures in IT infrastructure systems
- In-Depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Management and Deployment
Experience
Essential
- 5 years of experience in managing and maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure systems, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and VMware Horizon
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other IT professionals and end-users
- Change Management
- IT Risk Assessment
- Significant experience in managing enterprise level backup solutions
- Significant experience in managing, upgrading and maintaining Hardware and Software Load balancers
Desirable
- Significant experience in leading and implementing technical projects
- Experience with External/Internal Security Appliances
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong technical skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure systems, with a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to cope well under pressure and take personal responsibility
- Ability to motivate others and advocate change
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and ability to adapt to suit audience.
- Excellent people management skills
- Excellent written communication skills and able to write clearly and concisely, producing reports for senior levels within the organisation.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
