Systems Engineer (Infrastructure)

Job Description

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) at our Brighton campus with travel to other sites. You will join us on a permanent, full-time basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £29,483-£32,226 per annum.
The Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) role:
Are you an IT Systems and Infrastructure expert looking for an exciting new role?
The Chichester College Group is recruiting for a Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) to join their fantastic IT Services team at Brighton Central Campus (with travel to other sites). As our Systems Engineer (Infrastructure), you will maintain and enhance the IT infrastructure including firewalls, telephony, WiFi, and local and wide area networks. You will also ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, resilient, robust and meets the needs of the Group and respond to requests received via the Help Desk system.
Our Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) is based at our Brighton Central Campus in Brighton, where most time will be spent. However, this post is considered as mobile and working from other Group sites, either on an ad-hoc basis, or for longer periods of time, and travel expenses will be paid as per Group policies. The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview but is normally office hours with limited out of hours work.
Key Responsibilities of our Systems Engineer (Infrastructure):
* Ensuring that the IT infrastructure is secure, resilient, robust and meets the needs of the Group.
* Maintaining comprehensive documentation of the IT infrastructure.
* Following relevant change management processes.
* Working independently and as a member of a larger team on the design, specification, procurement, and implementation of complex IT based systems.
* Proactively monitoring the operation and efficiency of the IT infrastructure.
* Responding to requests received via the Help Desk system within prescribed service level agreements.
* Performing routine backup, recovery and maintenance tasks as required.
* Engaging in knowledge sharing with the wider IT Services team.
Our ideal Systems Engineer (Infrastructure)should have the below skills and experience:
* General education to Level 3
* Experience supporting local and wide area networks including comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP and supporting services such as DNS and DHCPC
* Structured and methodical approach to solving complex technical problems
* The ability to travel independently between sites which may be impractical via public transport
* Proven experience in deploying, administering, maintaining and supporting enterprise level network infrastructure including firewalls, switching, telephony, WiFi, local and wide area networking
Closing date for applications: 2 May 2024
The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.
We offer generous pension schemes, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.
If you would like to learn more about our Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) role, then please click ‘apply’ today!
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer