IT Infrastructure Engineer - Messaging/Exchange

Salt is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer for an initial 3-month contract with a Local Government client in the Bedfordshire area. This position pays £450 Umbrella working onsite 3-4x per week.

Job description:

1. Migration of On Premise 2013 Exchange Server to On Premise Exchange Server 2016 OR migrate to Exchange Online

2. Conduct full review of current email/messaging architecture producing priority recommendations on improvements that can be made

3. Subject to approval, implement a number of improvements recommended

Technical Requirements:

* Ideally, but not essential, a strong track record working in government bodies or the wider public sector

* Very strong knowledge and understanding of successfully administering all aspects of Microsoft Exchange Server technologies (2013, 2016, 2019 - upgrades, migrations, problem resolution etc), Exchange Online and Email Messaging architectures.

* Hands-on experience in managing and supporting Microsoft Infrastructure technologies including Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019), Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, VMWare virtualisation and network services (DNS, DHCP).

* Strong experience of managing and working with Citrix Server and Citrix products

* Experience of working with Windows Virtual Desktop and any associated migrations to this product advantageous

* Microsoft Office 365 Admin advantageous

* Infrastructure Monitoring Tools - SCOM, Vantage DX, Solarwinds etc

* Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite - particularly Excel, Word and Teams

* Hands-on experience of building, deploying and supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops utilising Autopilot, Endpoint Manager (Intune) and SSCM advantageous

* Exceptional communication skills - as regular customer interaction required (face-to-face, Email, Teams etc.)

* Motivated, self-starter who is tenacious and driven to achieve

* Must work well under pressure and successfully deliver to agreed timescales

Applicants are welcome to send their CV to the Consultant leading recruitment for this position - Harry Longman, .

We look forward to receiving your CV.