Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Windows Server OS (12 months FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our friendly and inclusive team. We are an established team responsible for supporting a large Windows Server infrastructure and mission critical applications across traditional datacentre and cloud platforms.

We assist in maintaining our systems to the highest standards of security and efficiency and help develop the infrastructure of tomorrow.

The team is responsible for the full spectrum of run and build activities so there are opportunities to excel in the area that best fits your personal skillset.

Whether you are more suited to developing standards and governance, troubleshooting production issues, or documenting and building new systems you can make this role your own.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are supporting CBS in developing their digital presence so there is a huge scope for you to develop your skills for the next generation.

This role requires you to be on-site in Coventry 1 day per week for collaboration with peers and other CIDO events.

To be a success in the role of a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be regarded as the Subject Matter Expert, responsible for providing strategic expertise to ensure the effective management of our Infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, it’s essential that you’re able to demonstrate:

• Windows Server expert in several product versions
• Demonstrable Active Directory knowledge to strategic design level
• Expert understanding of Group policy, DNS, DHCP
• Microsoft Exchange Server Administration experience
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Windows based applications
• TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP(s), SMTP, SSH, Telnet, TLS/SSL, SNMP
• Experience of working within an ITIL environment

Desirable skills for this role are:

• You will show a flexible approach to working hours to meet own objectives and assist colleagues in meeting their objectives.
• You will ideally be used to working within an ITIL framework whilst showing the ability to work under pressure.
• Thoroughness is key, with good attention to detail and the ability to deliver to agreed timescales.

We’re one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.

At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

All together, better.

Flexibility and why it matters.

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. 

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

If you would like to opt in to the scheme please contact our recruitment team when you apply via Get in touch - Coventry Building Society (coventrycareers.co.uk)