It system administrator

Siemens Energy has an exciting opportunity to develop and grow a new business function in support of the growing UK offshore renewable and HVDC interconnector market. With the increase in demand for HVDC technology moving forward, we have decided to establish a dedicated team within the UK to support the delivery of future projects including a full transient network analysis laboratory for functional and dynamic performance testing. As a IT System Administrator for HVDC Projects, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions for both wind farm grid connections and interconnectors, making use of a new transient network analysis laboratory located in Manchester and with an opportunity to get trained in Siemens Energy HQ, Erlangen. You will also support the exiting AC control and protection team with the delivery of HVAC wind farm grid connection solutions both in the UK and internationally. You will report to the Engineering Manager – SCADA and Communications and will be required to provide engineering work packages in line with project and business objectives. Your responsibilities You are responsible for delivering solution for essential IT infrastructure as part of the control technology for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission projects You are responsible for the administration of the Operating system such as Windows-based, Linux based systems, including but not limited to installation of operating system, configuration of system, user authentication and authorization, system health monitoring, backup and restore. Design, implement, and manage virtual environments. Perform routine system monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem resolution to ensure maximum up time and optimal system behavior. Provide technical support to internal users, resolving hardware and software issues promptly and effectively. System integration and commissioning of the specific components (servers, workstations, switches) in the test laboratory in Manchester Germany (as required) (verification of proper rule settings and hardening measures). Project implementation of Cyber Security concepts as provide by IT Security expert based on international standards for HVDC control protection systems. This includes the implementation of security measures, assist in vulnerability scanning in the network and the closing of security gaps as well as the documentation of the measures. For our internal employees and external customers, you plan and carry out training courses regarding administration of IT systems. Support Factory Acceptance Tests with sub suppliers and customers. Ongoing system maintenance to ensure vulnerabilities are managed and patched. Participate in IT-security audits, threat-risk workshops, and penetration tests incl. evaluation of countermeasures as required. You will support and warranty with 2nd and 3rd level support for the life cycle of the project. Your skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree qualification in computer science/network/communication technology or HNC or HND with relevant professional training with good professional experience. Proven experience in PC administration, virtualization (preferable Hyper-V) and Active Directory management.in small to medium scale organization. Experience in IT-security for industrial networks preferable but not essential. Solid understanding of operating systems, software installation, and troubleshooting for Windows and Linux. Experience in project engineering, customer clarification, working in complex teams. Very good English language skills including Technical English, German language skills are of advantage. Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, network separation, zone concepts, etc. would be preferential. Basic Knowledge of switch, router, firewall configuration from manufacturer CISCO, RuggedCom, Checkpoint, etc. Flexible to travel as per business requirements. Let’s talk about us Let’s make tomorrow different today is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable, CO2 neutral future. Our Transmission Division offers customers a broad portfolio of products, systems, solutions, and services geared around the key market trends of digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability and electrification. Our people are the drivers behind this. With expertise, passion and commitment, we are working to transmit energy as efficiently and environmentally friendly as possible. Sound interesting? Join us and help make the difference. Our HVDC Control Protection team is responsible for the development of DC network interconnections all over the world to deliver green energy to the customers. Our HVAC Control Protection team is globally responsible for AC connected windfarm solutions driving net zero targets for our customers. More Insights Be Energized. Be you. Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and compassion. Our combined creative energy is fuelled by at least 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society. All of society. Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary and annual bonus. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. We offer 26 days holiday (which increases with service), up to 10% pension contribution match, an excellent company share scheme and employee discounts just to name a few. We encourage the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. #LI-CSB