Address This position is a challenging and rewarding one within a dynamic and continually improving manufacturing environment. As an Operational IT Systems Engineer you will join a team responsible for the correct, compliant operation of all business managed IT equipment within Industry across a diverse range of products.
As an Operational IT Systems Engineer you will also have a key role with New Product Introduction (NPI) ensuring that security standards are implemented at the concept phase of new product development.
You will also ensure existing test equipment is supported in order to keep downtime to a minimum and ensure manufacturing targets are met.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be based full time at the Glasgow site. However on occasion some external travel will be required to support vendor and or other Thales UK sites.
Accordingly a full UK Driver’s License would be an advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Work with the Manufacturing, Security, and Information Systems (IS) functions to ensure users can work with efficiency and agility
- Support Manufacturing with continuous improvement initiatives
- Support “Industry 4.0” activities within Manufacturing
- Support users to keep their devices secure and compliant
- Keep equipment downtime to a minimum
- Manage and support non IS managed IT systems
Desired skills, qualifications and experience
- Knowledge of administrating Microsoft Networks (Client\Server\ADS)
- Skilled at documenting technical working environments
- Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Subversion and Git
- Knowledge of workflow tools such as Service Now
- Knowledge of ITIL\ISO 27001 network security best practices
- Knowledge of PC\Server hardware troubleshooting and maintenance
Desired behaviours
- Logical approach to fault finding and problem solving
- Good communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work on own initiative when required
- Innovative, motivated and flexible in approach
- Good at winning end user trust
- Good at explaining complex technical topics to non-technical teams
- Self-motivated
Advantageous Skills
- Knowledge of Linux administration
- Experience with programming languages such as Python++ and C#
- Knowledge of IT monitoring solutions such as Solarwinds
- Knowledge of network protocols and methodologies
Principal Relationships:
- Thales UK & Group IS Architecture teams
- Thales UK & Group IS Security & Information Assurance teams
- Thales BMN Leads
- Operational Subject Matter Experts
- Hardware & Software Support Partners
- Technology Vendors
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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