Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who will support the Active Directory (AD) Migration project, providing comprehensive technical expertise and support.
The post holder will regularly attend project meetings to provide specialist advice and will monitor and report on infrastructure environment activity and maintain standards of working in accordance with agreed design and project protocols.
The post is being offered on a fixed term/secondment basis until 31st March 2026 and will be based at either Conquest Hospital or Eastbourne DGH with the occasional requirement to travel to other sites and opportunities for flexible/home working.
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidate will have experience of the following:
- Management of user accounts, security groups and organisational units, including creation, modification and deletion, ensuring adherence to security policies and permissions structures
- Configuration and management of Group Policy Objects to enforce security settings and software deployment across the network
- Monitoring Active Directory performance, system health and security logs to identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and reliability
- Understanding of Active Directory forests and trusts
- Co-ordinating with network and system administrators to integrate Active Directory with other systems ensuring seamless user experience and system interoperability
- Developing and maintaining documentation related to Active Directory architecture, settings and procedures including detailed change logs and system configurations for audit compliance and knowledge transfer
They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds and be able to translate and present complex technical information so it can be understood by both technical and non-technical colleagues. They will also be able to work as part of a team and plan their own time, working to tight and changing deadlines and be able to work on their own initiative to interpret issues and take action to resolve and negate risk.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to translate complex technical information and present it clearly so it is understood by both technical and non-technical colleagues
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and to undertake fault finding on IT systems
- Ability to carry out modifications to correct faults
- Ability to identify risks to services or opportunities to improve service performance
- Ability to maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to carry out work in accordance with Project Plans
Desirable
- Experience of working in projects
- Ability to interpret technical IT plans and staff needs in order to identify appropriate technological solutions and contribute to strategic planning
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an IT support department at 2 nd -3 rd level
- Experience of working in digital, ideally in the public sector
- Experience of working with Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/ 2019
- Extensive experience of working with VMware virtual environment
- Knowledge and understanding of cloud infrastructure
- Extensive experience working with MS Active Directory
- Service delivery environment and meeting SLA & OLAs
- Experience of working within a customer service environment
Desirable
- Experience working with MS SQL servers and databases
- Experience of ITIL and processes
- Experience in working with various Linux distributions
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent level of IT knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development in specialist subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of ITIL Framework
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Exam 900
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to translate complex technical information and present it clearly so it is understood by both technical and non-technical colleagues
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and to undertake fault finding on IT systems
- Ability to carry out modifications to correct faults
- Ability to identify risks to services or opportunities to improve service performance
- Ability to maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to carry out work in accordance with Project Plans
Desirable
- Experience of working in projects
- Ability to interpret technical IT plans and staff needs in order to identify appropriate technological solutions and contribute to strategic planning
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an IT support department at 2 nd -3 rd level
- Experience of working in digital, ideally in the public sector
- Experience of working with Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/ 2019
- Extensive experience of working with VMware virtual environment
- Knowledge and understanding of cloud infrastructure
- Extensive experience working with MS Active Directory
- Service delivery environment and meeting SLA & OLAs
- Experience of working within a customer service environment
Desirable
- Experience working with MS SQL servers and databases
- Experience of ITIL and processes
- Experience in working with various Linux distributions
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent level of IT knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development in specialist subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of ITIL Framework
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Exam 900
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
