BlkKnight

At my old workplace.

Stating salary 19-22k - if applicant is very good, then it could be increased to 25k.

You will be reporting to a friend of mine Dave - v. good chap.

Give me a shout / PM if your interested.


The Position

Role: Junior System Administrator

Location: Split between Bourne End and Farringdon Rd Offices, London EC1

Reports to: Senior Technical Consultant


We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Systems Administrator who will assist in developing and maintaining our various computing environments. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong interest for working with diverse computing and networking systems. Our Systems staff must be dynamic, creative, and open-minded thinkers. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to expand and polish his or her skill set in a creative, fast paced environment under the guidance of experienced staff. Candidates should be both skilled and interested in both Microsoft and Linux/UNIX computing environments.

Requirements
· Strong Organisational and troubleshooting skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· 1-2 years experience with Windows environment administration required.
· 1-2 years experience with UNIX or LINUX administration required.
· Strong understanding of TCP/IP in LAN and WAN environments.
· Experience with a scripting language would be advantageous.

Technology Focus Areas
Candidates with experience in the following technology areas will be evaluated first:

· Windows XP/Server systems troubleshooting and maintenance
· Backup System Administration
· WAN networking/troubleshooting experience
· LINUX or UNIX systems troubleshooting and maintenance
· VPN technologies
· LDAP and Active Directory Administration
· Linux/Windows Security
· Routing protocol experience
The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to provide overall technical support to the London and Bourne End offices. This consists of:
· Server administration duties
· Network administration duties
· Desktop support duties
We primarily use the following technologies:
· Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, and XP Professional
· Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server
· Microsoft Terminal Services
· UNIX and LINUX
· Samba
· Office Applications including Microsoft Office, MS IE
· Cisco Switches
· Avaya/Lucent Telephony Equipment


Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits for the role are:

· Basic salary, commensurate with experience

· Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service, 5% by both employee and company

· Life assurance

· Permanent Health Insurance

· 22 days annual leave escalating to 24 days after 2 years service.

STRATEGIX COMPANY PROFILE

Strategix is a leading European software house, dedicated to the development and rapid deployment of supply chain software. We focus on the wholesale and retail distribution, logistics and service sectors where our software maximises supply chain efficiency and accelerates customer service. Our customers include Avnet CMG, Azlan Group, Bailey Telecom, Dimension Data, Dreams, Eurodis Electron, Midwich, Norbain, Richco, Routeco, Virgin Mobile and Westcon Group.

We understand that the systems we provide are critical to both the day to day and longer term success of our customers. Therefore our software is designed for reliability, availability and high performance. Because we are sector specialists we can deliver packaged software that meets the specific needs of our customers right "out of the box". This means that they in turn enjoy a rapid return on their investment and genuine competitive advantage.

Strategix OneOffice is a new generation of supply chain software combining operations, finance, customer and event management in a single innovative system.

OneOffice is coupled with a user interface called WorkSpace™. WorkSpace combines the various components of OneOffice into a rich, but easy to use desktop. OneOffice has a simple objective which is to support a company's business activities by sharing relevant information amongst its staff in a timely and context sensitive manner. Additionally WorkSpace can display information from a company’s suppliers' and customers' IT systems providing visibility right across the supply chain. Subject to individual security authorisation, OneOffice actively brings key information to people across departments which helps them to make better decisions which save money and increase margins.

Strategix is the major trading business of TIS Software Limited, a privately held company which was bought from Misys plc by the present management in 1999. With offices in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire and the City of London, the company employs 100 people. The company is owned by its management and employees and by Sand Aire Private Equity who provided equity funding in support of the MBO.

Established in 1991, Strategix has built a strong track record in developing and implementing supply chain software for value added distributors, resellers and multi-branch operators and has an enviable client list.

Our vertical specialisation means that we deliver complete, working systems in a fraction of the time taken by our competitors - typically in less than 3 months. Strategix people are sector specialists and understand both business and technical issues and how they relate to the needs of our customers - rather than technical or business issues in isolation.

With 130 customers operating in more than 30 countries, Strategix is the UK mid-market specialist in distribution software for fast changing, high growth, and profitable businesses. This enables us to deliver systems that converge with the needs of all our clients and to always remain focussed on meeting the changing demands of our market - both in terms of technology and emerging business practices.

Strategix understands the increasingly complex challenges our customers are facing in meeting their own customer service standards and in fulfilling their supply chain and e-business commitments. With both margin and service level pressures to contend with, Strategix customers enjoy very fast ROI and frugal consumption of valuable management time during implementation.