Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW
• 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW
• Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Version 1 has an exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant / systems administrator who enjoys working with customers and internal staff alike. You will be a solid team player and superb communicator who can deliver excellence in both project and support work. Based within our Networks and Systems team this role is responsible for providing mainly Microsoft systems administration as well as working with customers to enhance current systems and develop projects to implement new solutions.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter looking to join a fast paced, multidiscipline team that provides project, customer and internal support at Version 1 and will have 3 - 5 years’ experience in building and supporting front line Microsoft environments. In particular knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange Server, and Azure is required

Technical Skills:

• Experience implementing, supporting and administering Windows environments (Windows 2008, 2012 and 2016), Office365 and Cloud implementation (AWS or Azure)
• Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, active Directory and Group Policy administration
• Experience of data centre management, i.e. Racking, stacking, cabling server
• Strong knowledge of VMware 5.5, 6.5 and other virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of Hardware and Software monitoring toolsets
• Proficiency in capacity planning, availability planning, performance
• Experience in the full product lifecycle including Concept generation, Design, Build and Support essential.
• Strong, first-hand experience of building and supporting Enterprise solutions.
• Strong experience is both multi-server, stand alone and clustered solutions.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, and Hyper-V Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Azure Knowledge of backup products (Veeam, Backup Exec, ARCserve, Data Protector, and/or CommVault).
• Good troubleshooting skills required. Non-Technical.
• Ability to work with customers and in a cross-team environment.
• Documentation and development of processes and procedures.
• Experience working within a structured ITIL / ISO20000 IT Service Management environment.
• Customer facing and comfortable working across multiple customer environments.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft System Center suite DevOps and automation experience.
• Broader technical competency across various Linux flavours.
• Any additional infrastructure skills such as networking / storage / etc. would be beneficial.
• AWS, Azure Cloud technologies
• Backup & Restore strategies
• SCCM and SCOM implementation and management

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Ergonomic Tech Equipment, Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.