1st/2nd Line IT Technician
101 Digital Solutions Ltd
Barnsley, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 32KJob location
Barnsley, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Apple Mac Systems
Cisco Routers
Computer Networks
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Desktop Computing
Linux
DNS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting
Windows Server
Networking Basics
SharePoint
TCP/IP
Wide Area Networks
Wireless Networks
Network Routers
Computer Networking Systems
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
Laptops
Network Server
Server Operating Systems & Platforms
Job description
Your role will be varied, working across a range of technologies and client environments. From deploying new devices to troubleshooting complex issues, no two days will be the same.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Providing remote support for desktops, laptops, servers, and cloud environments
- Troubleshooting issues across Windows, Microsoft 365, networking, and infrastructure
- Installing and configuring hardware and software (e.g. laptops, printers, user setups)
- Managing and maintaining Microsoft 365 environments (users, permissions, security)
- Supporting and maintaining Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
- Diagnosing and resolving network issues (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, wireless)
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending technical solutions or projects
- Taking ownership of incidents and seeing them through to resolution
- Prioritising and managing workload in line with SLAs
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted technical contact
Requirements
You should have hands-on experience in a similar IT support or MSP environment, with strong technical troubleshooting ability.
Technical experience:
- Strong working knowledge of Windows desktop and server operating systems
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID)
- Experience with Microsoft Intune / device management
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)
- Experience with routers and wireless infrastructure
- Cisco networking experience desirable
- Experience with macOS and/or Linux advantageous
Professional experience:
- Proven experience working within SLA-driven environments
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Experience diagnosing and resolving break/fix issues across a range of technologies
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving mindset and logical thinking
- Excellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical)
- Ability to explain technical issues clearly to end users
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- High attention to detail and a proactive attitude, * Microsoft Windows Server: 3 years (preferred)
- Computer networking: 3 years (preferred)
- Cisco Routers: 3 years (preferred)
- Network Security: 3 years (preferred)