x86 Server Hardware SME

City, Sheffield
Vallum Associates

x86 Server Hardware SME

2 Days a week Onsite at Sheffield, UK office

550 a day Inside IR35

To be successful in this role, the following requirements should be met:

• Proficient in x86 Server Hardware and components: Dell, Lenovo and HPE with experience of large, complex enterprise estates
• A deep technical understanding of common remote server management software: iDRAC, XCC and iLO
• Experience in certifying the overlaying Windows, RedHat and ESXi operating system products on x86 server hardware
• In depth experience of dealing with Security and Compliance within a large financial institution.
• Appreciation of integration of services in a data driven organisation using APIs.
• Innovative approach to deployment methodologies
• Experience of working with agile practices and toolsets including JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work with globally distributed teams including 3rd party vendors
• A proven track record in applying these skills across Enterprise scale estates
• Active listening, negotiation, problem-solving
• Passionate about technology and solving IT operations-focused problems
• Proven experience in Compute, Hypervisors, Storage, Networks
• Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable
• Work with industry groups and vendors outside of client to establish and maintain Client’s involvement and influence.
• Promote innovation and adoption of cutting-edge specialist technologies and practices with the domain.
• Consult as required in other areas to assist and provide a different perspective to programmes or projects that require it.