Senior Server Support Consultant

Job summary

Design and technical implementation and support of the Health Board's IT Server Systems. Provision of support to IT staff, and where appropriate, training and mentoring of junior staff.

The term "IT Server Systems" refers to networked IT Systems (principally, but not necessarily, File, Application or Infrastructure Servers) using the Microsoft Windows or Linux Server operating system based on physical or virtual hardware.

This infrastructure is currently based on a National AD domain, VMWare, Windows Server, Linux and Veeam and O365. A number of servers/services will be moving to Azure/cloud in the future. The role will include both ongoing day to day support as well as development, build and implementation of this infrastructure. Maintenance of security within the infrastructure will be a key responsibility including maintaining migration and upgrade pathways and plans. As will contributions to the strategic advance and betterment of the Health Board's server based digital provision in a rapidly evolving society seeking to make best uses new infrastructure models such as cloud based services.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity exists within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Digital Operations Department for a Senior Server Consultant.

The Server Team maintain two main data centres supporting multiple virtual server farms which in turn support more than seven hundred server instances. These sit astride one of the largest data networks within the NHS Organisation and provide the bedrock of digital services within the Health Board.

Cardiff and Vale NHS University Health Board have an opening for a Band 7 Senior Server consultant who will provide technical expertise and leadership within the Server Team.

Successful applicants will deal with all technical aspects associated with the health and well being of severs and storage infrastructure in order to ensure delivery of clinical and business services within the Health Board.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and will want to work into a rapidly changing environment littered with interesting challenges.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.