GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software and services are used by some of the largest energy companies in the world operating 24 hours a day 365 days a year. For more background on GMSL see https://www.gmsl.co.uk
Our Engineering Team
We are a small team of 5 engineers working within a larger software and IT department of approximately 40 people, so we still have the feeling of working for a small company.
IT is a core part of GMSL’s business. We work closely with our software teams on our SaaS and B2B messaging solutions. as well as supporting the day-to-day networking and systems you’d expect to find in most organisations.
We use a wide range of technologies across both On-Prem and Cloud environments to develop solutions for the business. GMSL’s clients tend to be large companies so you will find we have much more IT than a normal company our size.
IT System and Network Engineer role
Our IT Engineers are multi-skilled in areas such as networking, servers, database platforms and there is always opportunity to learn. Our work can vary in size from large engineering projects to providing responses to customer support cases escalated from the helpdesk. We also provide 24/7/365 out-of-hours cover on a 1-week-in-4 rota to ensure business continuity.
Responsibilities
Once your knowledge of our IT environments and processes has been established, the role will expand as appropriate to include the following responsibilities:
- Maintaining our network and core systems
- Designing, implementing and supporting new core systems and services
- Communicating progress and escalating issues through daily meetings
- Providing day-to-day support to our users and external customers
- Performing routine scheduled software maintenance
- Collaborating with other teams to develop new business solutions
- Evaluating third-party products against business needs
- Following security practices and standards
- Maintaining business continuity
- Testing our backup systems and disaster recovery capabilities
- Maintaining and creating documentation
Your experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Has 5+ years’ experience in an IT System and Network Engineer or similar role
- Has technical depth in at least one of our core areas of Networking, Microsoft Server environments, AWS/Azure or Database platforms
- Enjoys learning and is comfortable working with new systems and technology
- Can work effectively independently or as part of a team
We are also looking for someone who:
- Is a good communicator, both written and face-to-face
- Is comfortable dealing with multiple tasks and priorities
- Enjoys collaborating with others
- Is happy to take the initiative
Salary
Salary will be reflective of your level of experience.
- Location Central Cambridge – Hybrid (min 2 days a week in office)
- Job type Permanent
- Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
All our teams spend at least one day a week in the office and this role requires a minimum of two days a week in our office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- 25 days’ holiday
- Private health care
- Flexible working hours and remote working
- Casual dress and a relaxed environment
- Employee assistance program
- Loyal service award
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Fresh fruit and great coffee
- Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
- Monthly team pub lunches
Working at GMSL
We are a small team. We have around 40 people in our software and IT team, so even though we are a part of a company of around 100 people overall, the software team has retained a small team “startup” feel. Your colleagues will be from a wide variety of backgrounds – we encourage diversity, openness and gender equality.
We value the long-term. The success and stability that comes from 25+ years’ experience means we value the long-term in terms of our systems and the development of our people.
We empower teams and individuals. Teams are empowered to own their products. Individuals are empowered to make meaningful contributions at every level.
We strive to make GMSL a great place to work. The management team are friendly, approachable and care personally about the people on their team. Managers consider the people on their team as the first priority and take our people’s personal situations into account in decision-making wherever they can.
We are flexible. We work at least two days a week in our office in Cambridge, and the rest of the time working flexibly, dependent upon the role. We also have a day a month where the whole department comes in and we all go to the pub for lunch. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the team.
How to apply
Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
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