Incident Response Engineers

Abacus Professional Recruitment
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Domain Controllers
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Backup Devices
Cloud Computing
Desktop Computing
Linux
Disaster Recovery
VMware ESX Servers
Failover Clustering
Hyper-V
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Microsoft Software
Microsoft SQL Server
System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Server
NetApp Applications
Citrix Systems
Remote Access Technology
Remote Desktop Services
SharePoint
Virtualization Technology
Diagnostic Tools
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Office365
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Network Server
Cisco networks
Servicenow
VMware

Job description

  • Perform IR Project Tasks
  • Collaborate on project planning, project design, preparation of deliverables, timelining, and contingency planning.

Perform advanced systems configuration, management, and maintenance in areas including (as a sample but not exhaustive) :

  • Microsoft-related technologies : Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, GPO, LAPS, SCCM, MDT, etc.

  • Virtualization technologies : VMware and Microsoft Hyper V

  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions for both desktops and servers

  • Remote access solutions : VPN, Remote Desktop, Citrix, etc.

  • Leverage diagnostic tools; review event logs, Syslogs, monitoring data, and memory dumps to troubleshoot issues.

  • Restore and reimage virtual servers from images and various backup solutions

  • Restore and rebuild ESX and Hyper-V hosts, domain controllers, etc.

  • Employ a solid understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting

  • Deploy and configure security-enhancing solutions for systems and applications (including MFA and endpoint protection). Measurables

  • Maintain billable utilization targets

  • Record complete change details, time worked entries, and work notes in ServiceNow on a real-time basis

  • Contribute to the team's attainment of high customer satisfaction scores on project delivery Follow Process

  • Follow our project process to execute project deliverables : configure, test, implement, refine, document, monitor, and transition to appropriate stakeholders.

  • Follow our Change Management Process to perform approved changes in client environments

  • Communicate internally and (as directed) externally to provide timely information regarding project status, promised follow-ups, and requested feedback on a detailed and professional basis.

  • Take ownership for client experience : guarantee project deliverables are met; ensure customers are satisfied; look for ways to improve project experience (internally & externally). Escalation & Troubleshooting

  • Receive escalated systems issues from more junior engineering resources and work to resolution

  • Own the issue through completion; determine root cause and a clear path to resolution

  • Participate in incident response on-call rotation for incoming IR projects. Assist in the initial triage and establishment of access for project kick-off Flex into Project Delivery

  • Remain flexible to changing needs within the Incident Response team, providing additional support for infrastructure projects during seasons of minimized incident project volume

  • Sample Projects Deliverables may include but are not limited to : Infrastructure Migrations (On-Prem to Cloud), Systems Upgrades, Toolset Implementation & Configuration

Requirements

  • You're a knowledge seeker with exposure to knowledge centers that qualify you to master technical systems design, recovery, and deployments. A four-year degree in a relevant field and vendor-level certifications such as Microsoft MCSE, VMware, and VCP are ideal. Network-related certifications such as Cisco CCNA / CCNP are a plus.

  • You have at least 5 years of experience delivering IT projects or support with systems and virtualization, ideally with exposure to enterprise infrastructures.

  • You have a strong foundation in hardware and operating systems, diagnostics, and virtualization technologies, enabling you to restore and optimize complex environments.

  • You have knowledge of Windows OS (including Windows 10 and Windows Server), failover clustering, VMware or Hyper-V, server hardware, Active Directory, Windows / Linux, and Storage Area Networks. Microsoft applications such as Exchange, O365, SCCM, MDT, and SQL Server are familiar.

  • You have at least 1 year of experience administering and / or implementing systems in cloud infrastructure such as Azure or AWS; security is understood as essential across applications and systems.

  • You're committed to continual learning and may work with technologies like NetApp, Dynamic VPN & IPsec tunnels, and Cisco device ecosystem. Entara supports professional growth.

  • You're flexible with working hours and motivated to complete tasks thoroughly while balancing priorities and personal wellness.

  • As a member of the Incident Response team, you will participate in an on-call rotation (1 week out of every 4 weeks) with potential to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate project windows. You are rewarded with a generous compensation plan, competitive PTO, and a collaborative team.

  • You are prepared to be an effective remote worker with a dedicated private home office space and at least 50 Mbps bandwidth; travel to client sites may be required. Who You Are : Personality-Wise

  • Right Brain, Left Brain OS : you blend methodical problem solving with inventive thinking.

  • Persnickety : you follow complex, detailed instructions and manage expectations with punctuality and thoroughness.

  • The Resilience to Flex : you adapt quickly to changing priorities and welcome new challenges.

  • Appetite for learning : you continually seek growth and value a managed-knowledge organization that promotes from within.

  • Authoritative, but collaborative : you troubleshoot confidently while knowing when to seek help.

  • Ambidexterity : you support teammates and manage your own workload, sharing constructive feedback.

Benefits & conditions

  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
  • Gym discount
  • Life insurance
  • Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family
  • Confidential well-being and counselling support
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Company events
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance

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