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Join the prestigious British Museum as a Systems Engineer and help maintain the IT backbone that supports a world-class cultural institution.
Overview
Salary
£38750
Location
Bloomsbury
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The British Museum, a leading cultural establishment, invites a skilled Systems Engineer to contribute to the state-of-the-art IT infrastructure that serves not only the Museum's 1,000 staff but also millions of visitors. This iconic institution is not only a guardian of history but also a pioneer in using technology to enhance the museum experience.
Role Summary:
- Provide technical expertise and operational support for the Museum's IT infrastructure services.
- Manage and improve network and security services.
- Offer third-line ITIL based operational support and conduct preventative maintenance.
- Ensure IT services align with security best practices.
- Participate in projects implementing new technologies.
Role Requirements:
- A level education or equivalent.
- Experience in a similar Systems Engineer role.
- Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server/Client environments.
- Proficiency in VMWare, Networking, Wi-Fi, firewall, switch configuration, Microsoft Azure IAAS/PAAS, and Windows Server patching.
The British Museum is looking for a talented Systems Engineer: Infrastructure Services to join our team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, offering a salary of £38,750 per annum.
The Role: As part of the infrastructure team, you will provide technical expertise and operational support in the delivery of enterprise-wide, leading edge, IT infrastructure and platform services to the Museum’s 1,000 staff and for the millions of guests who visit and use the Museum’s services. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and developing the Museum’s IT infrastructure, provisioning network and security services, providing ITIL based 3rd line operational support, conducting preventative maintenance routines, and ensuring services meet security best practices. You will also contribute to projects focused on implementing new technologies and features into the Museum's IT infrastructure.
Job Requirements: You should be educated to A level, or equivalent, with demonstrable experience of working in a similar role. Experience supporting a Microsoft Windows Server/Client environment is essential. Proficiency in at least two of the following areas is required: VMWare, Networking and Wi-Fi, including firewall and switch configuration, Microsoft Azure IAAS/PAAS, Windows Server including patching.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, employee assistance programme, discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Application Details: If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details]. The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.
