Windows Technical Specialist

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Exciting Wintel Technical Specialist Role in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Depending On Experience

Are you a driven and energetic individual looking for the next challenge in your career?

My client is looking for an experienced Windows Technical Specialist to be added to their team in the heart of Glasgow.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

* Strong background as a Windows (2008/10) / Wintel Administrator

* Experience in Visual Basic application development

* Knowledge of SQL Server Database and SQL Scripting

* Understanding / exposure to IIS

* Some knowledge of C#/ASP.NET programming

* Exposure Oracle, Windows Storage, Windows Virtualisation

* Any Unix or Message Broker desirable

Windows

* Security/permissions

* Use and interpretation of information/diagnostic tools such as:

* event log

* performance monitor (perfmon)

* network monitor (netmon)

* process monitor (procmon)

* windiff

* Behaviour of processes/services

* Server configuration e.g. environment variables, component services, security certificates etc

* Knowledge and use of third-party analysis tools such as Fiddler useful.

SQL Server (esp. 2005)

* Backup/restore

* Maintenance plans

* Profiling, Configuration, Replication

* Security, Performance analysis/tuning

* Log analysis

* Familiarity with SQL Server and client tools such as Management Studio, Profiler, Configuration Manager.

MS .Net 1.1-3.5

* .Net Frameworks - how they can be configured, how different versions interact and so on

* How to install/configure assemblies in the GAC

* Some knowledge of C#/ASP.NET programming/app configuration helpful, both in business logic and UI aspects

* Some understanding of protocols such as HTTP (especially)/TCP in the context of .Net application development very useful

* An understanding of asynchronous web services

* Ability to analyse C# code also useful

* Knowledge of how apps connect to databases

IIS

* Setup/administration - sites, virtual directories, application pools etc

* Security/SSL/certificates

* IIS log interpretation, Configuration

* An understanding of how IIS actually serves content, HTTP response codes and what they can mean.

Code deployment

* Familiarity with deploying Windows applications both from installers and as individual components;

* Familiarity with third-party and NAG deployment processes

* Thoroughness with respect to good practices e.g. ensuring backups are taken, ensuring configurations are up to date, registering services etc. There are a number of utilities available to assist with these tasks.

* Ability to install, run and diagnose the data import code (again, SQL scripts and procedures will be available to assist with this)

* Ability to interpret and overcome problems with deployments.

Generic support role:

* Set-up of application & ownership of environment.

* Deployment of custom code and data

* Application maintenance and housekeeping

* Technical Shakedown

* Project Support

* Build and Configure

* Back-up and restore

* Continuous Improvement

* Report weekly metrics and manage timescales

* Environment user access management

* Environment administration

* Review project inputs

* Environment defect resolution (1st Level)

* Identification and escalation of risks and issues

* Set up and Action (Emerald) CB tool tasks for the deployment of Projects and maintenance of the Environment services environments.

* Maintain the access scripts (RACF groups) for Testing Services

Why Apply?

This role will give you the opportunity to work in a fast paced, technologically motivated environment who invests in individuals, not just a skill set. You would become part of a team who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to all its customers and colleagues, priding themselves on being key players in their market.

If this sounds like a challenge you are up to please apply via the link below. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Duncan Cowan on 01315584815 or