Server Administrator
Job Description
We are currently looking for an Server Administrator to join our IT department at our Headquarters in Steeton (West Yorkshire, UK).
As the Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing our file share infrastructure, SAN environments, and backup systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our file shares and SANs, as well as implementing and maintaining robust backup solutions to safeguard our data.
Standard Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
*** Office based with FREE ONSITE PARKING & GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS ***
Why work at Acorn? We can offer:
- Induction and training programme
- Investors in People award
- Healthcare and pension provisions
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Skipton
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- On site Canteen (Subsidised food)
- Gym Membership discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
Acorn Achievers:
We run a monthly incentive scheme to recognize employees that go over and above their job duties by rewarding them with a first prize of £100 vouchers and two runner ups of £50 vouchers each.
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The Ideal Candidate
- Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing file share systems, Storage Area Networks (SANs), and backup infrastructure in enterprise environments, with a specific focus on backup management.
- Proficiency in storage technologies, such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, and SAN/NAS architectures.
- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery concepts, backup software, and disaster recovery planning
- Experience with backup technologies such as Veeam, BackupExec, Avamar or similar solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage and backup issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Storage+, EMC Proven Professional, NetApp Certified Data Administrator, Veeam Certified Engineer) are a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer file share systems, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Design, implement, and maintain Storage Area Networks (SANs) to meet performance and capacity requirements.
- Enforce security policies and access controls to protect sensitive data stored in file shares and SANs.
- Proactively manage SAN and NAS storage environments by monitoring alerts, incoming work pipelines, and troubleshooting complex hardware and performance issues.
- Work with storage technology vendors to resolve complex challenges and optimize storage infrastructure.
- Manage backup infrastructure, including backup software, tape libraries, and disk-based backup systems.
- Develop and regularly test backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular backups and restores as needed.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in file share, SAN, and backup management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Salary Package
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Information Technology Department
Acorn’s Information Technology (IT) department builds, maintains and continually refines the digital and technological systems and infrastructure which enables our company to operate smoothly and effectively. These integrated systems enable our global business to communicate both internally, with offices on four continents, and externally with our customers worldwide. Developing new and innovative IT systems helps Acorn stay ahead of the game.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
