Systems Administrator/Server Support - Candidate Source Ltd

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Description

Experienced Systems Administrator / Server Support opportunity to join a Hosting Solutions team within one of the largest, dynamic web design and development agencies in the Southwest.

You will utilise your systems and server experience by working as a Linux & Windows System Administrator, assisting the Hosting Team, which provides commercial fully managed hosting services utilising a mix of Linux and Windows servers (both physical and virtual). You will have a proven ability with servers, particularly Linux.

You will have an excellent understanding of the underlying technologies and the processes of running successful Windows and Linux based server environments. Reporting to the Head of the Hosting Department you will be responsible for direct communication with internal Project Managers, Account Managers, Developers and directly with external clients to help shape and maintain a stable and robust server infrastructure. You should fully aware of the technical aspects and the sensitive commercial issues around keeping sites secure and live. Knowledge of server level code is expected.

Key objectives & responsibilities include:

Setting up web servers/websites, user management, supporting Web Developers with server and hosting related queries, and of course supporting staff members with desktop and local network issues.
Working as part of a team to help deliver high-quality web hosting solutions and robust server platforms that meet the clients brief, on time and within budget. You will help deliver hosting solutions which are robust, error-free and based on industry standards

About you: A self-starter with a high level of professionalism, confidence and credibility. Drive and initiative and attention to detail are key, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform excellently under, what can be, extreme pressure. Analytical mind, well educated (probably to degree level) in a relevant field such as Systems Administration or Networking. It is expected that you will have:

Previous experience as a Windows & Linux Systems Administrator.
Strong knowledge of MySQL, MS SQL, Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as Apache, IIS & Active Directory.
High level of understanding of web technologies and development trends
Team player with excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

Based on the northern edge of Salisbury, within easy reach on public transport from the city centre and free parking available if you have a car. The office is commutable from Salisbury, Bournemouth, Southampton, Andover, Bath, Shaftesbury, Frome, Winchester and surrounding areas.

To apply for this Systems Administrator/Server Support (Linux / Windows) role please send your CV and salary expectations.

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