Technical

Communications Engineer

This is a new role within the Engineering Department and requires an exceptional candidate to drive and control change management on the Network services and security. The successful applicant will be responsible for all technical documentation and will have experience of supporting LAN based network services such as VLAN configuration inter VLAN routing, Layer 3 routing via WAN based services, internet VPN and MPLS VPN. In addition you will provide on site expertise relating to all aspects of the company's infrastructure.

You will be a highly motivated individual, both reliable and focused. You will hold a current CCNP qualification and preferable be able to demonstrate strong experience of Firewalls and Network Security.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.


iSeries DR Technician

Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit an iSeries DR Technician to join our existing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible in assisting all DR customers on an annual basis to plan and execute a test of their disaster recovery plan, attend customer sites for pre test meetings, work closely with the customer in the execution of their DR test and assist in production of post test review reports, assist with DR equipment as and when required either for tests or full invocation and deal with the day to day operation and good housekeeping of the Disaster Recovery Suite facilities.

You must have;

  • Extensive knowledge of iSeries hardware, build and configuration.
  • Extensive knowledge of iSeries backup and recovery software.
  • Experience of iSeries tape drives, HMC console, LPAR configuration.
  • Experience of OS400 upgrades and system migrations.
  • Exposure to any iSeries high availability software would be advantageous.
  • Networks, switches and some exposure to routers.
  • Industry recognised accreditation/qualification for IBM would be advantageous.


    To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.

iSeries Support Technician

Due to the continued expansion of our Managed Services business we are looking to recruit highly motivated and professional iSeries Support Technician to join our dynamic and growing team.

A rewarding, varied and interesting opportunity awaits successful candidates. 

You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, a desire and willingness to get the job done, as well as the ability to provide excellent service to our wide range of customers.

The successful applicants must possess in depth technical working knowledge of IBM AS400/iSeries. Knowledge of RS6000/pSeries, whilst not essential, would be a distinct advantage. 

They will be responsible for a wide range of Mid Range customers in all aspects of technical support, resolving support calls and attending some customer sites as appropriate.

On going training would be provided by an organisation highly committed to staff development.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.


Technical Solutions Specialist

We are looking to recruit a Technical Solutions Specialist, based at our Data Centre in Bedford, to work closely with our sales team and clients in producing individual upgrade solutions.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the architecture, design, configuration and implementation, and also have an understanding of Lpar on the following platforms; IBM AS400, iSeries i5, RS6000, pSeries p5.

In addition to the technical requirements, strong customer service skills are a necessity.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.


Intel DR Engineer - POSITION FILLED

The Intel DR Engineer will be joining our existing Disaster Recover Team which is pivotal to the successful and efficient operation of our DR contracts and plans. You will be involved with planning DR tests for customers and assist with implementation of those tests. In this role you will work closely with the customer and therefore strong customer facing skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be MCP qualified, have experience of R.A.ID configuration, LINUX and imaging programs as well as sound knowledge of networks, switches and some exposure to routers. An industry recognised accreditation for Microsoft, Cisco and IBM would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.


AIX Systems Administrator - POSITION FILLED

The AIX Systems Administrator will join an expanding team of specialists to provide AIX technical support within our Managed Services department.

The AIX Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing second and third level support for customer systems located both at Blue Chip and remotely on customer sites. The role will also provide resource to the Disaster Recovery team for Disaster Recovery testing and invocation and also to support the field engineers with AIX related issues.

The successful  candidate must possess;

  • Experience of working with AIX
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • Cusotmer facing experience
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Support experience
  • Knowledge of ksh scripting, SAN, TSM, and HACMP knowledge.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.


Operator - POSITION FILLED

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated professional to join our team of Operators working a 4 day rotation shift pattern.

A rewarding, varied and interesting opportunity awaits successful candidates. You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, a desire and willingness to get the job done, as well as the ability to provide excellent service to our wide range of customers

Ideally the successful applicants will possess working knowledge of IBM AS400/iSeries and/or RS6000/pSeries.

They will be responsible for the day to day operation of a number of disparate systems and taking first line Help Desk support calls.

To apply for this job, please complete our application form and email or post it to us.