Since 1998, Fasthosts has been designing new ways to give customers everything they need to manage and control their online space. Innovation drives everything we do, ensuring we offer the latest internet technology across our range of services including domain names, shared web hosting, business-class email, dedicated servers, cloud servers, secure online storage, and online backup.

Working within our high-performance, high-availability environment the Microsoft Systems Operations Team Lead is responsible for the operational management and maintenance of Microsoft based cloud and hosting systems, platforms, and services.

As the Microsoft Systems Operations Team Lead at Fasthosts, you will lead our engineers and sys-admins in the UK and Germany, promoting Microsoft technologies across Fasthosts and our parent company, IONOS. This role offers autonomy to drive operational strategies, collaborate with teams in various countries, and contribute to the growth of the team and department using advanced technologies.

What will you be doing?

While not an exhaustive list, this should give you a good idea of the general day-to-day…

Manage the workload and priorities of a team of Microsoft Systems Engineers
Act as a technical escalation point
Provide mechanisms and processes to the IT Operations teams
Provide accurate and timely reporting
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Microsoft portfolio
Manage internal and external stakeholders and vendors
Contribute to the design of new infrastructure solutions as assigned
Build, implement, test, and document new infrastructure solutions as assigned
Contribute to the management and development of an appropriate infrastructure security policy

What experience do you need under your belt?

Solid and proven tech team management experience
Flexible and diplomatic approach to team and stakeholder management
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of...
- Web Server Administration
- Email Server administration
- Virtualisation technologies and tooling
Experience of Ancillary hosting services (DNS, FTP, AD, build systems, configuration management)
Demonstrable troubleshooting and fault diagnosis techniques
Ability to own, and assess risk effectively when making decisions
Willingness to travel throughout Europe when required (low frequency)

You don’t need to tick every box, if you know this is a job you can do and you can demonstrate the foundations needed to be successful (hands-on expertise in MS Systems, and strong interpersonal and managing/coaching/mentoring experience) send in your application or reach out to our recruiter to learn more.

What else do you get out of it?

We value what each person brings to the table, from amazing ideas to great work attitudes. That’s why it’s only fair we give as much as we receive with a vast array of benefits and perks including:

Competitive Salary starting from £55,000 depending on experience
27 days annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid working policy
Contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare and Life assurance
Employee assistance programmes
Cycle to work scheme
EV Scheme
Free parking close to our offices in a vibrant city centre location
Free soft drinks, fruit, and excellent coffee are available in our multiple break rooms.

And of course the fun stuff! When you spend so much time with your colleagues we want to make sure you have the benefit of social events, summer and Christmas parties, fitness groups, running teams and so much more.

Interested?

So, like the sound of working at Fasthosts? We don’t blame you, we think it’s pretty great too!

Send us your application and if we think you fit the bill a member of our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial call to talk about what to expect next.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Fasthosts is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment for all and value diversity in our workplace. We do not condone discrimination in any shape or form. At Fasthosts, your individuality is welcomed and celebrated.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Fasthosts is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Fasthosts employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement will become the sole property of Fasthosts. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you

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