1st/2nd Line IT Technician

101 Digital Solutions Ltd
Barnsley, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£28,500.0 - £32,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Apple Mac Systems Cisco Routers Computer Networks Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Desktop Computing Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Troubleshooting
+14 more
Windows Servers Networking Basics Microsoft 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)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • On-site parking

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