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The role includes administration of Citrix, VMware, Microsoft server and messaging platforms, proactive monitoring, and vendor coordination. This position works closely with support teams and provides periodic out-of-hours escalation support to ensure platform stability and service continuity.\nThis job description sets out the general nature and main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The post-holder may be asked to undertake other duties of a similar nature and level that are reasonably required. ABACUS may update this job description from time to time to reflect changing business needs and will consult with the post-holder before making any significant changes. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.\nResponsibilities (including but not limited to the following):\nRespond to escalated issues from CSE and Remote Support teams in a timely fashion\nOwnership and follow up of pending issues to resolution\nManagement of Multi-tenant hosted Citrix platform in a team based environment.\nRespond and action alerts from centralized management system to maintain health of platform\nManagement of VMware virtualized environment in a team-based environment.\nManagement of Multi-tenant hosted Exchange platform in a team based environment.\nManagement and maintenance of physical datacenter resources.\nWork with vendors and other services providers to resolve client escalated issues\nProvide off hours support on a rotating schedule every 2-3 months as escalation for helpdesk team.\nHave high interaction with Helpdesk team fostering positive and effective working relationship\nProvide weekly status updates on outstanding tickets and current projects\nMust be able to cover a range of shifts between 7am - 6pm, including during colleague holidays and sickness\nSkills:\nAdvanced Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2/2016 Active Directory and Exchange 2013/2016 and Office 365.\nHands on experience working with Cisco Call Manager (Cisco UCSC)\nStrong understanding of networking concepts TCP/IP LAN/WAN DHCP DNS Routing Switching and Firewalls\nSolid working knowledge of Citrix Xenapp 7.x\nKnowledge of mobile device management software (Intune)\nKnowledge of antivirus and anti-SPAM software (Proofpoint, Mimecast.)\nFamiliar with Storage Area Networks (Nimble and PureStorage) and Virtualization (vCenter)\nFamiliar with public cloud hosting platforms (Azure and AWS)\nScripting knowledge (VB Batch WSH PowerShell)\nLinux experience would be advantageous\nHighly logical thinker and skilled in identifying root cause of problems.\nMust be able to work both independently with limited supervision and in project team oriented work groups.\nMust be able to work in a multicultural environment and must be seen as an ambassador of goodwill.\nMust have availability to work nights and some weekends should the need arise\nQualifications:\nAS Degree required BS/BA Preferred in MIS Computer Science or similar focus\nMicrosoft Certified (MCSE) a plus\nVMWare Certified (VCP VCA)\nMinimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior service desk role\nThe benefits package consists of:\n Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)\n Gym discount\n Life insurance\n Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family in line with scheme rules\n Confidential well-being and counselling support\n Competitive Compensation\n Contributory pension scheme\n Company events\nPrivate Medical and Dental Insurance\nIf you feel you have the necessary experience to go forward for this role, please apply now. 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