The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.\"

Job Summary

You will provide technical expertise in the delivery of all IT services, project delivery and the implementation of information security and IT governance. Ensuring that the IT service meets the organisations requirements in terms of availability, flexibility and security, to enable the goals and priorities of the business and meet customer expectations.

As a Systems Engineer you will operate at second/third line level across a wide variety of technologies, with demonstrable, advanced technical expertise, in a specific area of technology, preferably validated by an industry recognised qualification. You will act as a technology leader and be accountable for the continuous improvement (performance, development, availability and security) of this specific technology area. You will also be expected to project manage and technically deliver small to medium size technology projects

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold an industry recognised certification e.g. Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA A+/Network+, Cisco CCNA, CISSP relevant to technical expertise required for accountable area of technology, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Holding a relevant industry recognised certification e.g. VCP, or AZ-104 or equivalent experience
• Extensive technical experience in an IT Systems Administration, Network Administration, or Cyber Security role, with at least two years in the area of technical expertise required for the accountable area of technology
• Must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and competence, working at a second/third line level, across a wide variety of technology
• Demonstrate significant technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:

- Information (Cyber) Security

- Data Network Infrastructure

- Server and Storage Infrastructure

- Cloud computing

• Experience of technical project management
• Previous experience of writing technical specifications and requirement documents

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.