Standards Definition – definition, communication and education on appropriate technical standards within the technology area.
Design – supporting the design of solutions, facilitating compliance with Group standards and direction.
Project Definition – support the development of business cases that define the costs, benefits and delivery approach related to systems development or refresh.
Project Delivery – managing the project lifecycle to ensure successful completion, with effective stakeholder communication throughout.
Supplier Engagement – developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and supervising the delivery of services from them to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
Technical Support – providing technical expertise to assist with the resolution of escalated operational problems and restoration of service.
Technical input to architectural planning – utilising relevant expertise to ensure that architectural plans and budgets reflect the activities and investment required to move from the current state to the desired state.
Support the production of the annual work program.
Investigate failures and defects affecting EnergyNetworks Infrastructure Systems equipment and recommend appropriate remedial actions and/or changes as required.
Produce, Develop and Maintain Infrastructure policy and process documentation reflecting best practise and operational experience.
Evaluate and recommend new system solutions and technologies.

Technical Architecture experience of several clients similar in size to ScottishPower.
Proven track record of delivery that balances technical and commercial judgement.
Technical experience in system architecture development or technical support role covering several technology areas.
Should possess detailed knowledge of server hardware platforms, virtualisation technologies and respective operating systems.
Detailed knowledge in the provision Windows & Linux Virtual Machines) on Hyper Converged Infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Networking).
Qualified to Degree/HND or equivalent in IT technologies
Good inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to form effective working relationships with other departments / businesses
Excellent communication skills and able to operate at both a technical and senior managerial level.
Networking with peers and business IT suppliers will be an essential ingredient to this job to ensure that technology decisions are based on a range of information sources.
Basic knowledge across a broad range of technologies, including voice and data networking, internet technologies.
IT projects delivery
Experience of customer and supplier management.
Experience of Energy Industry in UK.

36 days annual leave
Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Schemes
Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Senior Infrastructure System Engineer

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