IT Officer

Your New Company and Role

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering robust and secure IT services. As an IT Officer (Security), you'll play a key role within the IT Security team, ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects and safeguarding corporate IT systems.

In this role, you'll be involved in the design, implementation, and support of security solutions, working on everything from hardware installation and SSL certificate management to threat detection and prevention. You'll provide technical expertise, liaise with departments on implementation schedules, and contribute to research and development to keep the organisation ahead of emerging cyber threats.

This is a dynamic position where you'll also assist in project planning, deliver user training, and occasionally deputise for the IT Manager. If you're passionate about protecting systems and data while working on innovative security solutions, this role offers the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• To thrive in this role, you'll bring: Qualifications: A degree, postgraduate qualification, or HND in an IT-related subject, or equivalent experience in cybersecurity.

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in IT service delivery and supporting systems, including firewalls, antivirus solutions, and filtering technologies.

• Knowledge Base:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows domain networks.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with secure remote access solutions and multi-factor authentication.
• Experience with SSL certificate technologies and patch management.

• Desirable Skills: Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft 365, Azure cloud security, Citrix Virtual Apps, and enterprise storage technologies.
• Core Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver IT infrastructure projects and manage priorities effectively.

What you need to do now

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Qualifications: A degree, postgraduate qualification, or HND in an IT-related subject, or equivalent experience in cybersecurity.

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in IT service delivery and supporting systems, including firewalls, antivirus solutions, and filtering technologies.
• Knowledge Base:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows domain networks.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with secure remote access solutions and multi-factor authentication.
• Experience with SSL certificate technologies and patch management.

• Desirable Skills: Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft 365, Azure cloud security, Citrix Virtual Apps, and enterprise storage technologies.
• Core Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver IT infrastructure projects and manage priorities effectively.