Job Description

The IT Infrastructure Administrator supports the IT Infrastructure Specialist and IT Infrastructure Manager in delivering high quality, available,robust and resilient IT infrastructure services to the Trust. The role has responsibility for contributing to and carrying out all administrativeprocedures and maintenance on the Trust's IT infrastructure.
Main duties of the job
Provide excellent administrative and maintenance services for the IT technical infrastructure service. Ensure that the IT technical infrastructureincluding servers, storage and backup solutions continue to operate and support the requirements of the Trust.
About us
This is an opportunity to join the busy technical team assisting the Trust's users to make the best use of their information technology and systems.The IT Infrastructure Administrator will work as part of the team to deliver high quality, available, robust and resilient IT infrastructure services tothe Trust. The role has responsibility for contributing to and carrying out all administrative procedures and maintenance on the Trust's ITinfrastructure.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-1LSC-ELHT-052-25
Job locations
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out routine maintenance, management and backup operations of the Trusts IT infrastructure covering server estate and storageenvironment. Contribute to and assist in developing maintenance routines and schedules. Contribute to and maintain infrastructure monitoring systems. Ensure all infrastructure documentation is current and available. Provide technical infrastructure support to the departments front line services. Respond to and resolve technical IT infrastructure incidents in an efficient and professional manner, being sympathetic to the needs ofour service users and using appropriate tools and resources. Diagnose faults using analytical tools and provide fixes for hardware and software faults that arise in the use of the Trusts ITinfrastructure systems and assets. Ensure that all IT Support systems related to infrastructure are maintained and kept up to date. Create regular and ad hoc reports on IT infrastructure assets availability and performance. Carry out new equipment provisioning and upgrades of current equipment to agreed timescales and procedures. Advise staff on the best use of the Trusts messaging systems. Maintain the Trusts Active Directory and Messaging systems. To provide high levels of customer care and satisfaction To be involved with specific IM&T roll-outs of projects as required. Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out routine maintenance, management and backup operations of the Trusts IT infrastructure covering server estate and storageenvironment. Contribute to and assist in developing maintenance routines and schedules. Contribute to and maintain infrastructure monitoring systems. Ensure all infrastructure documentation is current and available. Provide technical infrastructure support to the departments front line services. Respond to and resolve technical IT infrastructure incidents in an efficient and professional manner, being sympathetic to the needs ofour service users and using appropriate tools and resources. Diagnose faults using analytical tools and provide fixes for hardware and software faults that arise in the use of the Trusts ITinfrastructure systems and assets. Ensure that all IT Support systems related to infrastructure are maintained and kept up to date. Create regular and ad hoc reports on IT infrastructure assets availability and performance. Carry out new equipment provisioning and upgrades of current equipment to agreed timescales and procedures. Advise staff on the best use of the Trusts messaging systems. Maintain the Trusts Active Directory and Messaging systems. To provide high levels of customer care and satisfaction To be involved with specific IM&T roll-outs of projects as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in IT relating subject or equivalent experience
• NVQ(3+) / HND or CompTIA Server+ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MCSE Core Infrastructure or MCP
• Relevant IT Infrastructure or Vendor Qualifications
• ITIL Foundation

Knowledge and SKills
Essential

• Expert technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure hardware and technologies such as storage area networks, virtual server environments and backup systems
• An excellent understanding of Microsoft Server Operating systems and applications
• Methodical approach to fault finding, diagnosis and resolution

Desirable

• Ability to deliver technical projects within agreed constraints
• Good knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure within healthcare organisations
• Knowledge and skills in the use of VMWare

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts in plain language across a range of audiences
• Ability to manage own workload through excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to use own initiative, taking ownership of work

Experience
Essential

• Extensive practical experience in a technical IT support environment within a medium to large organisation including: o 2nd/3rd line support experience o Experience of managing changes within complex technical environment o Experience of resolving technical issues to customers satisfaction
• Experience supporting Microsoft infrastructure components such as Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS
• Experience supporting server operating systems
• Experience of working with Microsoft 365 technologies

Desirable

• Significant practical experience of working within a complex technical environment including storage area networks and virtual server infrastructure
• Experience of working within IT in an NHS environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in IT relating subject or equivalent experience
• NVQ(3+) / HND or CompTIA Server+ or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MCSE Core Infrastructure or MCP
• Relevant IT Infrastructure or Vendor Qualifications
• ITIL Foundation

Knowledge and SKills
Essential

• Expert technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure hardware and technologies such as storage area networks, virtual server environments and backup systems
• An excellent understanding of Microsoft Server Operating systems and applications
• Methodical approach to fault finding, diagnosis and resolution

Desirable

• Ability to deliver technical projects within agreed constraints
• Good knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure within healthcare organisations
• Knowledge and skills in the use of VMWare

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts in plain language across a range of audiences
• Ability to manage own workload through excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to use own initiative, taking ownership of work

Experience
Essential

• Extensive practical experience in a technical IT support environment within a medium to large organisation including: o 2nd/3rd line support experience o Experience of managing changes within complex technical environment o Experience of resolving technical issues to customers satisfaction
• Experience supporting Microsoft infrastructure components such as Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS
• Experience supporting server operating systems
• Experience of working with Microsoft 365 technologies

Desirable

• Significant practical experience of working within a complex technical environment including storage area networks and virtual server infrastructure
• Experience of working within IT in an NHS environment.

Skills Required