IT Infrastructure Specialist managing physical and virtual server environments for Premier League Studios. Ensuring robust workflows and high-performance infrastructure in a hybrid work setting.
Responsibilities
Server Hardware Management: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise-level server hardware (e.g., rack-mount and blade servers), managing vendor support cases and coordinating hardware lifecycles.
Operating System Administration: Administer and maintain Windows and/or Linux server operating systems, ensuring system health, performance, security patching, and compliance with best practices.
Storage Systems Management: Manage network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) systems, overseeing capacity planning, performance tuning, data integrity, and backup operations.
Virtualisation & Hypervisors: Manage and maintain virtualised environments using hypervisor technologies, including virtual machine deployment and resource optimisation, with experience in running workloads on Azure Local solutions or similar Microsoft virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V).
Cloud & Hybrid Integration: Assist with the integration and management of cloud services (Azure/AWS), ensuring seamless connectivity and synchronisation with on-premise infrastructure.
File-Based Workflows Support: Provide infrastructure support for specialised, high-volume file-based workflows, ensuring high-speed data transfer and reliable storage access for critical business functions.
Networking & Security Awareness: Collaborate with networking and security specialists, understanding foundational network principles and security best practices to troubleshoot cross-functional issues and implement security controls effectively.
Collaboration & Cross-Training: Actively participate in the Infrastructure Specialists team, sharing expertise and engaging in cross-training initiatives to ensure specialist skills are widely understood and team resilience is built.
Documentation & Operational Support: Maintain detailed technical documentation for all systems and configurations. Provide expert-level (2nd/3rd line) support, participating in an on-call rotation as required by operational needs.
Requirements
Experience in an IT infrastructure, systems administration, or related technical role.
Demonstrable experience with server hardware maintenance and storage system administration.
Strong expertise in Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems.
Hands-on experience with virtualisation platforms, specifically Hyper-V and concepts related to Azure Local solutions or Azure Stack HCI.
Foundational knowledge of IP networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Familiarity with security concepts and tools in an infrastructure context.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; a genuine team player.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex technical challenges effectively.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA - legacy).
Experience with file-based workflows in a media, broadcast, or high-data-volume industry.
Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for task automation.
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