System Administrator - ICT Carlisle: United Kingdom

This is an opportunity to serve as a System Administrator in OM's International Co-ordinating Team (ICT). The role is to maintain and develop the IT facilities for a busy International office including a number of remote workers. There are many opportunities to investigate new technologies and software that can be used internationally in OM. ICT supports and co-ordinates OM's work in about 100 countries and the System Administrator role is vital for this team to be as effective as possible.
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Commitment Length: 1-2 years (full time)
The following are essential requirements:
. at least some previous experience of Microsoft Windows setup and configuration in a networked environment
. a good working knowledge of English
. the ability to learn, and work within, OM's IT standards

The ideal person will have some or many of the following technical skills. Knowledge of all the following is not expected - technical IT staff are encouraged to work at improving their skills and the necessary skills can be acquired.
. good knowledge and experience of LAN administration and IP based networks
. in-depth Windows XP management and trouble-shooting
. Microsoft Office set-up, trouble-shooting and user support
. Linux or Unix systems (particularly Red Hat/Fedora/CentOS Linux)
. PC computer hardware maintenance and support

The following personal skills would also be helpful:

. good with people
. analytical
. self-motivated but also a team-player
. flexible

Commitment: Minimum six months but preferably two years or more.

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