Infrastructure Analyst

Role: Infrastructure Analyst WintelJob Type: PermanentLocation: Wokingham (Hybrid) UKReady to utilise your skills in Providing 2nd/3rd line technical support?Are you passionate about managing and deploying applications in Citrix VDA environment?Join us as Infrastructure Analyst Wintel!Careers at TCS: It means moreTCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.Be part of an exciting team where you will be challenged every day.Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.Work with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions.The RoleAs an Infrastructure Analyst Wintel, you will be responsible for the 2nd and 3rd line technical support with experience in Active directory and VMware virtualization to deploy applications in Citrix VDA. In this role, you will be involved in stakeholder management, ensuring compliance and industry security best practice.Key responsibilities: Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support to server estate (Window 2022/2019/2016/2012).Provide a strong knowledge of the Active directory, group policy and user management.Provide a strong knowledge on the VMware virtualisation, different versions of Esxi hosts and vSphere.Manage deployments of new / updated applications & OS.Manage and deploy applications in Citrix VDA environment.Use change, problem, incident, and release management toolset in accordance with organisation policies. Leverage your knowledge on server hardening, CIS policies and vulnerability fix is mandatory.Be aware of ITIL processes to follow guidelines in day-to-day activity.Provide technical assistance, training and mentoring of other aspiring technical resources.Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure support and delivery of business-critical services. Proactively ensure compliance and industry security best practice. Perform Antivirus and security tools deployment and management.Have basic knowledge of BMC monitoring.Perform Hardware blade, servers, physical servers’ configuration and BAU support.Your ProfileKey skills/knowledge/experience:Experience with management of Windows desktop builds.Knowledge of application packaging technologies such as MSI.Hands on experience on VMware infra design, build with HA, DR, VM deployments.Knowledge of management of Anti-Virus and Patching Deployments.Experience with active Directory, especially Group Policy Management.Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP & WINS.Experience of working effectively both individually and as part of highly productive teams in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL based support environment.Appreciation of business-critical real-time systems. Strong verbal and written skills.Able to pass background vetting process.Excellent stakeholder management at all levels with ability to challenge senior stakeholders and say ‘no’ politely.Ability to mentor junior personnel and provide guidance on work packages.Ability to work with little or no guidance.Attention to detail in all aspects of the analysis and ability to draw conclusions quickly in a limited timeframe.Ability to balance multiple tasks without a negative impact on quality.Good to have:Experience in software deployment technologies such as SCCM (desirable). Knowledge of Citrix XenApp\XenDesktop (desirable).Rewards & BenefitsTCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature paid holiday entitlement, pension contribution, private healthcare including dental & optical coverage, life assurance and income protection, laptop and phone, cycle-to-work scheme, exclusive discounts on gym memberships, discounted rates on car leasing options, staff discounts within the larger Tata network, and access to extensive training resources.Diversity, Inclusion & WellbeingAt TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities involve 12 employee networks including LGBTQ+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation due to Disability or Neurodiverse Condition to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Reasonable Accommodation Request”.Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.Application Process:1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussionJoin us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.