IT Support and Network Engineer - sole ownership of role and chance of management REF 910

4 Days Old

Overview
Education Requirements - A level and above preferred with strong commercial Microsoft product awareness Experience Requirements - 3 years plus Industry - Services Qualifications - Microsoft and Networking preferred but not essential Responsibilities - To manage the IT infrastructure Skills - Microsoft support and bespoke IT Systems Work Hours - 37.5 hours (no on call and extremely limited overtime)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To administrate and maintain the network infrastructure and central servers on a day-to-day basis including hardware maintenance, cabling, communications, performance issues and data security, liaising with 3rd party service providers where necessary. To ensure network storage and performance levels are maintained at an optimum level. To ensure completion of daily server backups and perform periodic test restores. To maintain, support and develop all company business systems/software ensuring legal compliance To investigate emerging technologies for business advantage To monitor antivirus and firewall services reporting irregularities as required. To deliver new user training for both pc and laptop users. To ensure that asset registers are maintained for all IT equipment and software. To maintain, support and develop business telephony systems liaising with 3rd party service providers as required To maintain and support company data provision ensuring stability, reliability, security and performance. To assist with projects in respect to development, implementation, testing and implementation as deterred by the Directors Assist Directors with strategy, planning and putting in place contingencies To provide end user support in all aspects related to the Company’s Systems, IT and Telephony equipment. To liaise with suppliers on the purchase of all licensing, hardware and software for all aspects of the Company’s IT and Telephony requirements To ensure 3rd party SLA’s in respect to the company’s IT and Telephony services are met Fully support corporate customer’s networks and in-house servers Monitor and action system updates where necessary Provide suggestions for process & procedure improvement Support and administer third-party applications Ensure network security and connectivity Monitor network performance (availability, utilization etc) and test for weaknesses Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords Documenting company systems, software, and policies Responsibility for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving IT faults across the business Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades Define network policies and procedures Specify system requirements and design solutions Ad hoc projects/tasks as determined by the Directors
General
To promote and comply with the Group’s policies on equal opportunities and in line with the Equality Act 2010. To be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Performance Appraisal process with your manager To carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities or as necessitated by the needs of the business.
IT Abilities required
Proven experience in IT Systems / Network support to include but not limited to Cyber security, backend functionality, business systems implementation, fault recovery, hardware & software, setting up user access, Windows software, Mac and Office365 operating systems, server maintenance. Requirement for knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office Applications. Requirement for knowledge of internet technologies. Requirement for knowledge of anti-virus, anti-spam and anti-spyware software. Requirement for knowledge of hardware and software firewalls.
Education / Tech awareness
Educated to ‘A’ level standard and with a recognised qualification in one or more of the following: Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Office Routers/Firewall Desktop Support
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Location:
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime