Network & Server Support Engineer

Role: Network & Server Support Engineer
Specialism(s): Network Support, SD-WAN, LAN, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, Server Support, Security Management, Configuration, Sys Admin, Ansible, Log Analysis, Python, NodeJS, IT Security
Type: Contract, Inside IR35
Location: Warrington (2 days per week w/some travel to other sites required)
Duration: 3 Months (Initial Duration – extensions applicable)
Start Date: ASAP / Urgent
Pay Rate: £300 - £360 per day

Network & Server Support Engineer

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint a Network & Server Support Engineer for an initial 6 month contract, with high possibility of further extension.

To augment the clients IT Infrastructure capabilities and support IT-project related work, the Network & Server Support Engineer will support critical network infrastructure and associated implementations (SD-WAN) as well as maintaining, optimising and troubleshooting server related issues.

Ideally, the Network & Server Support Engineer will possess good knowledge of IT Security, Python, Ansible and NodeJS.

*The Engineer must be able to work at the Warrington HQ 2 days per week, possess a full, clean driving license and be flexible to travel to other sites as required*

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the servers that support the network infrastructure
• Augment the existing Network Support team by providing network troubleshooting, break fix and implementation expertise
• Ensure server performance is optimised and maintained
• Implement and maintain IT security measures and provide associated input and support where possible
• Provide Sys Admin support (Ansible/Log Analysis)

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in IT Infrastructure (3rd Line, Server) support
• Level 2/3 Networking knowledge and technical experience
• Sys Admin background
• Proficiency in Ansible & Log Analysis
• Python & NodeJS experience (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in high pressure, critical environments

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on 02920 37 55 99 or email cgrant@cpsgroupuk.com