Job Title: Junior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £31,219 - £33,325 per annum depending on experience (SFCA Support Staff pay spine points 17 - 19)
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: 08 July 2024 at 12:00 midday
We have an exciting opportunity for an IT professional to join our Cross-College IT department as a Junior Infrastructure Engineer supporting the team's ongoing efforts to improve the IT infrastructure. This role will include working alongside the Lead Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer, CCIT Systems Team, and Software Developers on IT projects, as well as delivering first and second-line support to staff, students, and visitors, ensuring continued excellent service provision.
You must have a real interest and natural enthusiasm for working in IT, with an awareness of developments in computer technology. The post holder will play a pivotal role in advancing the College's cloud adoption strategy by assisting in architecting and supporting solutions in a hybrid environment, spanning on-premises infrastructure, Azure, and AWS. They will also contribute to managing SaaS cloud services like Microsoft 365 and Intune, ensuring their seamless operation.
As part of the established IT Department, the Junior Infrastructure Engineer will also be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting both Linux and Windows servers and desktop computers, while prioritising the creation and upkeep of comprehensive documentation. Opportunities will be sought for automation, leveraging scripting languages like PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline processes.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
About Us:
Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme", Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."
Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 (Appendix 1), this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Supporting Statement:
In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.
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Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: VMWare, Microsoft Servers, Senior IT Technical Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Senior Network Support, Server Support Technician may also be considered for this role.