Platform Engineer - Windows

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.

We are looking for a Platform Engineer to work within the Service Delivery team.

The role will specifically focus on ensuring the stability, integrity and efficient operation of our Windows-based systems and servers are maintained.

You will have a collaborative approach on working with stakeholders and the ability to work on multiple projects at any one time. This is a highly technical role and you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• System Administration of Microsoft Server Infrastructure
• Storage platforms – NetApp
• Infrastructure automation / Scripting - preferably SALT Stack PowerShell
• Virtualisation – Vmware
• Commvault Backup solution
• Cloud infrastructure provisioning - Azure
• Excellent technical documentation, coaching and knowledge transfer skills
• The creation, maintenance and adoption of relevant IT policies, processes and control frameworks
• The use of proactive monitoring tools, diagnostic and root cause analysis techniques

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 8 (HND or SVQ4) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role. Microsoft, NetApp, VMware or Commvault experience is required. ITIL foundation accreditation is desirable.

SQA offers a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.

If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please apply below. This role attracts a market supplement of £2500.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.
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We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.