System Administrator

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Windows System Administrator in Belfast to work for our client within the finance sector.

We are seeking a

Senior Windows System Administrator

with a strong background in the Windows server system space to carry out a broad range of operational service and support assignments. You'll manage, install, build, monitor and support the Microsoft windows Servers. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that the servers are up and always running smoothly. In addition, you will be required to maintain, patch, and upgrade the servers as needed. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for troubleshooting any server issues that may arise. This position is in Belfast with the expectation that you will be onsite twice per month.

Key Responsibilities
Overseeing and maintaining Windows-based IT Infrastructure. This includes installing, configuring, and optimising operating systems, software, and hardware.
Troubleshooting system issues, performing system updates and patches, and ensuring data backups.
Collaboration with other IT professionals, monitoring system performance, and implementing security measures are crucial aspects of the role.
Provide engineering solutions for various projects and operational needs.
Provide 3rd level on-call support in a follow-the-sun support environment in the global team.
Incident, change and problem management.
Work with automation tools like PowerShell / HPSA / Ansible / Salt.
Support public and private cloud-based windows server environment.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage resources and provide economies of scale.
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
Act as a subject matter expert and consultant who can impart technical guidance and engage in highly complex troubleshooting/problem resolution.

What you will bring:
5-10 years of system administration with proven experience as a Microsoft Windows Server Administrator.
Degree in technology related major preferred or Undergraduate Degree or Technical Certificate.
Windows Server build & support hands-on experience including problem determination/problem resolution skills.
Experience with Windows servers 2012, 2016 & 2019.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Cloud.
Good knowledge of networking, firewall configuration, and VPN.
Familiarity with security tools and best practices.
Working in project-based work and support-related experience.
Highly adaptable with ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment.
Ability to work independently and represent the team during incident and problem resolutions.
Effective time management skills and ability to work under deadlines and operational pressures.
Demonstrate ability to apply technology solutions to business problems and work with teams globally.
Familiarity with Active Directory, PowerShell scripting.
Functional understanding of project management principles and their application to infrastructure projects and teams.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow and Microsoft office tools products.
Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly to a high level of proficiency.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Why join us?
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career.
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad.
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field.
Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme.

About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.