Job summary
Design and technical implementation and support of the Health Board's IT Server Systems. Provision of support to IT staff, and where appropriate, training and mentoring of junior staff.
The term "IT Server Systems" refers to networked IT Systems (principally, but not necessarily, File, Application or Infrastructure Servers) using the Microsoft Windows or Linux Server operating system based on physical or virtual hardware.
This infrastructure is currently based on a National AD domain, VMWare, Windows Server, Linux and Veeam and M365. A number of servers/services will be moving to Azure or AWS in the future. The role will include both ongoing day to day support as well as development, build and implementation of this infrastructure. Maintenance of security within the infrastructure will be a key responsibility including maintaining migration and upgrade pathways and plans. As will contributions to the strategic advance and betterment of the Health Board's server based digital provision in a rapidly evolving society seeking to make best uses new infrastructure models such as cloud based services.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity exists within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Digital Operations Department for an IT Server Support Consultant.
The Server Team maintain two main data centres supporting multiple virtual server farms which in turn support more than seven hundred server instances. These sit astride one of the largest data networks within the NHS Organisation and provide the bedrock of digital services within the Health Board.
Cardiff and Vale NHS University Health Board have an opening for a Band 6 Server Support consultant who will provide technical expertise within the Server Team.
Successful applicants will deal with all technical aspects associated with the health and well being of severs and storage infrastructure in order to ensure delivery of clinical and business services within the Health Board.
Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and will want to work into a rapidly changing environment littered with interesting challenges.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Microsoft, Linux, VMWare Veeam or Azure qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Windows Server installation and configuration, in a mixed corporate LAN & WAN
- Experience of infrastructure administration and support
- Troubleshooting hardware and software faults at server level
Desirable
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, M365, OneDrive, SharePoint.
- PowerShell and scripting experience
- Performance & activity monitoring software.
- Virtualisation technologies including but not limited to; VMWare, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Xen
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux
- Veeam Backup and Replication knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & technical skills in Windows or Windows Server (including installation, configuration & administration in mixed corporate LAN & WAN environment).
- Technical ability in hardware and software and fault diagnosis.
- Networking basics, including common protocols and services.
Desirable
- Server/Storage Infrastructure, installation, configuration, and administration.
- PC installation, configuration & administration in a mixed corporate LAN & WAN environment.
- M365, OneDrive, SharePoint administration.
- PowerShell and Scripting.
- Basic knowledge of databases including MS SQL, MySQL.
- VM Guest deployment, configuration, administration and monitoring
- Backup deployment, configuration, administration and monitoring (Veeam experience beneficial).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of inter personal skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, but able to work on his/her own initiative.
Desirable
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Highly Motivated.
- Desire to develop new/enhanced skills and increase knowledge set.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Microsoft, Linux, VMWare Veeam or Azure qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Windows Server installation and configuration, in a mixed corporate LAN & WAN
- Experience of infrastructure administration and support
- Troubleshooting hardware and software faults at server level
Desirable
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, M365, OneDrive, SharePoint.
- PowerShell and scripting experience
- Performance & activity monitoring software.
- Virtualisation technologies including but not limited to; VMWare, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Xen
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Linux or Oracle Linux
- Veeam Backup and Replication knowledge.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & technical skills in Windows or Windows Server (including installation, configuration & administration in mixed corporate LAN & WAN environment).
- Technical ability in hardware and software and fault diagnosis.
- Networking basics, including common protocols and services.
Desirable
- Server/Storage Infrastructure, installation, configuration, and administration.
- PC installation, configuration & administration in a mixed corporate LAN & WAN environment.
- M365, OneDrive, SharePoint administration.
- PowerShell and Scripting.
- Basic knowledge of databases including MS SQL, MySQL.
- VM Guest deployment, configuration, administration and monitoring
- Backup deployment, configuration, administration and monitoring (Veeam experience beneficial).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of inter personal skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, but able to work on his/her own initiative.
Desirable
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Highly Motivated.
- Desire to develop new/enhanced skills and increase knowledge set.
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).
