IT Systems Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening for an IT Systems Specialist to join our growing IT team. This IT Systems Specialist remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in infrastructure, cloud technologies, and SQL administration while providing advanced technical support and maintaining core systems. Join us in making a difference as we manage approximately 8,000 homes in the east of England, collaborating with various agencies and stakeholders to enhance our communities.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of the organization’s physical and virtual server environment across on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend upgrades or enhancements to ensure technology remains secure, modern, and efficient.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure components, ensuring they are secure, high-performing, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with IT security colleagues to identify infrastructure risks and implement appropriate remediation and preventative measures.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity and effective communication between users, systems, and services.
• Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure critical data can be restored quickly and effectively in the event of an incident.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or relevant experience.
• Experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in identifying and developing system integrations to improve information management and workflows.
• Experience managing MS SQL Server, including optimizing database performance.
• Familiarity with implementing and managing Windows and Linux Server OS.
• Knowledge of MDR security tools, firewall management, and networking.
• Development experience using C# and/or VB, as well as Powershell/Bash scripting.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud security best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework.

What We Offer

• An annual salary of up to £47,739.00 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds.
• Flexible working around a 37-hour week.
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, increasing to 32 days after your 3rd year.
• Options to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year.
• Pension contributions between 7% - 12% depending on individual contribution.
• Life assurance – a payment of 3x your salary.
• Annual flu jab provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with free electric charging points.
• Competitive medical cashback plan.

At Havebury, we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Please apply without delay. Note that this role may require a Basic Criminal Disclosure due to the nature of working with vulnerable members of society.