IT Infrastructure Engineer

We have a clear vision of what we want the future to look like and believe that by working smarter and enabling services through the use of digital technologies we can transform service delivery and customer engagement.

We also believe that the success of our vision will depend on the very people working within the council. Joining Swindon Borough Council as a Business Systems Manager is your chance to make a significant difference and be part of something exciting.

Your next role

The role will be a key part of the Data and Digital Team, acting as a point of contact for any technical requirements or queries relating to the services delivered from the data centre environments. You will assist in the design, implementation and configuration of internal and external systems where needed.

About you

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with server virtualisation in a Windows environment as well as proven networking configuration support and maintenance skills at a high level. 

If you feel your experience and/or ambition matches this role, then we would like to hear from you.

Skills Required

• VMware
• Hyper-V
• Windows Server OS
• Active Directory /DNS/Group Policy -Expert Level
• PowerShell - Knowledgeable
• SAN Storage
• SD-WAN and WiFi
• Firewall configuration and maintenance
• Technical consultancy or Infrastructure / Service Operations/ Network Operations role in a client facing commercial organisation
• Data centre hosting, virtualisation (server and desktop), networking, authentication, storage, security and monitoring
• Security best practice awareness (ISO quality standards)
• Knowledge of Service Desk systems
• Technical design and testing plan creation
• SCCM - MS Systems Center Configuration Manager experience
• Experience in a commercial IT Solutions provider or Managed Services environment

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Paul Kelly, IT Infrastructure Manager, email pkelly@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk