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Job Title: Application Administrator (Non-Microsoft)

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Business Support, IM&T

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

What You’ll be doing:

We are looking for a skilled Application Administrator to join our newly established Digital Solutions Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining non-Microsoft applications within our organization, which includes installing, configuring, upgrading, administering, monitoring, and maintaining the applications to ensure optimal performance and security.

As a member of the Digital Solutions Team, the role will work closely with KBS’ Internal IM&T departments, 3rd Party application suppliers and Application owners from other directorates, with a view of ensuring our IT systems remain secure but flexible in a changing business environment.

You’ll also play a pivotal part in the provision of technical support and training to users, coordinate with vendors for resolution of any issues and updates and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.

You’ll Have:

Ideally, you’ll have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, linked with proven experience as an Application Administrator, System Administrator, or similar role.

With strong knowledge of non-Microsoft software applications, you’ll also have familiarity with database management and networking systems, have excellent problem-solving skills and have a natural ability to work flexible hours, as needed, for maintenance schedules and troubleshooting.

SAP B1 Administration, CAFM or Property Management System Administration and Autodesk Application exposure are desirable to be able to hit the ground running in a challenging, yet user friendly role.

About you:

You’ll be a self-starter, with a willingness to take ownership for own tasks, and be able to work on your own initiative. Coupled with the ability to learn about new applications quickly and efficiently, you’ll also have an analytical thought process that is required to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.

With a driven and collaborative approach, you’ll also be able to establish and monitor clear goals and objectives, showcase positive stakeholder management skills and to not be reserved in challenging the status quo linking problem solving and reactiveness to a variety of issues.

You’ll get:

A competitive salary coupled with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Also, you will have access to our in - house benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues, cycle to work scheme and continued professional career development. Lastly, you will also have access to flexible parental benefits (if applicable) and our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.

Application process:

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday September 13th 2024 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 16th September 2024. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:

KBS Maritime delivers Asset Management, Facilities Management and Energy Solutions across the maritime and defence environments. With parent companies KBR and BAE Systems, the JV has the pedigree of two global organisations, but we have the ethos of a small business where our people are valued and empowered to succeed. It’s a great place to work and we bring opportunity to all our team