Network & System Administrator at AVA2i, Winnersh, £Contract Rate

? Context & Objective
We are looking for a Network & System Administrator (Level 2) to support and deliver a network infrastructure upgrade at the Winnersh site (UK), in alignment with group IT standards.
You will contribute to the design phase with multiple IT stakeholders and lead the implementation of the new architecture on-site.

? Key ResponsibilitiesResolve and document Level 2 IT tickets (incident/request)

Support installation and maintenance of operating systems, software and applications following standards and processes

Manage communication with internal users from request opening to resolution

Coordinate with external providers/vendors ensuring compliance with company standards

Manage IT assets: network devices, servers, licenses, desktops, printers

Manage access to IT tools ensuring security compliance

Support server infrastructure, virtualization, communications and security to ensure availability

Monitor and manage VMware infrastructure

Install, configure, test and maintain OS and system management tools

Ensure high availability, security, backup, firmware upgrades and redundancy strategies

Provide 2nd and 3rd level support, escalation and troubleshooting on complex topics

Maintain documentation (procedures, working instructions, network diagrams)

Provide user training and knowledge transfer to IT teams

Propose improvements and contribute to IT projects (global scope)

Work autonomously and report to IT Lead / IT Manager

? DeliverablesNew infrastructure in production

Updated network diagram

Profil candidat:
?? Required Technical Skills (Must-have)Switches (Confirmed)

Routers (Confirmed)

WiFi (Confirmed)

English fluent (mandatory)

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

? Additional Skills (Strong plus)Firewall knowledge

Linux / Windows administration

VMware / virtualization

Active Directory & user management

Hardware & software lifecycle management

Security / backup / firmware upgrades

? Soft SkillsProblem solving

Time management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Strong communication skills

? Security Requirement (Mandatory)UK HO SC level clearance (mandatory)