About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">I.T. Systems Engineer </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><strong><span style=""><span style="">Dunfermline, Scotland (Hybrid Working Pattern)</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">Temporary – 6 months</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">ROLE SUMMARY</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="">We are currently looking for a skilled and proactive I.T Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT Operations team in Dunfermline on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in supporting, implementing, and optimising our business-critical IT infrastructure, ensuring robust and efficient systems that enable smooth operations across the organisation.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Responsible for maintaining and running the backup and recovery procedures.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Responsible for carrying out support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure including server, virtualisation and storage platforms.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">To provide 1st and 2nd line user support, including problem solving and resolution of issues to allow effective use of information systems. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Setup and configuration of PC’s, servers, Storage and other IT network devices.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Maintain and develop documentation and reports associated with IT infrastructure.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Liaise with IT colleagues in UK and NA to ensure system availability and reliability.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Manage and implementation of scheduled IT Projects.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Assist in hardware and software asset management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Ensuring security of IT infrastructure. </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style=""> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Diploma or degree (or equivalent) in IT or related subject or equivalent education gained through work experiences.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Previous experience in a network, server, and user support and problem-solving role.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Strong working knowledge of VMware vSphere.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Strong working knowledge of Windows servers, Microsoft Active Directory.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Strong working knowledge of backup and recovery platforms, preferably Dell.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Working knowledge of File Services platforms and protocols such as Isilon, Nasuni, NFS / SMB.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Ability to administer a multi-site infrastructure including servers, storage and virtualisation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Working knowledge of current communications devices and protocols, server and desktop technologies. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Facilitation and change management skills. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Good customer and vendor relationship skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Awareness of the importance of change control and customer-driven service for internal and external audiences.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%"><span style="">Ability to work flexibly with the team to ensure timely delivery of service.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">BENEFITS</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="">At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong><span style="">EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="">We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><span style="">If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the <strong>Apply</strong> button!</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p>