Senior IT Service Desk Technician

Circle Group Ltd
Huddersfield, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
£30,000.0 - £35,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Antivirus Softwares Apple Mac Systems Microsoft Azure Microsoft Online Services Domain Name System (DNS) Hyper-V Networking Hardware Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft Office Microsoft Software
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Windows Servers Network Architecture Routing Microsoft SharePoint Wide Area Networks Wi-Fi Technology Information Technology Outsourcing Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Malware Detection SentinelOne Expertise

Job description

  • Deliver 2nd/3rd line support resolving escalated tickets from the wider service desk.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
  • Support and maintain Hyper-V virtualised infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage networking equipment, with a focus on WatchGuard and Draytek firewalls.
  • Support LAN/WAN setups, VPNs, Wi-Fi solutions, and general network infrastructure.
  • Monitor and maintain client infrastructure via RMM platforms, including patching and backup verification.
  • Support Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware tooling, with exposure to SentinelOne beneficial.
  • Provide support across Windows and Mac environments (Mac exposure a bonus).
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, and mentor junior members of the service desk where needed., Windows Server, Microsoft, Office 365, Azure, IT Support, It infrastructure, service desk, MSP, IT Managed Services, 2nd line, 3rd line, huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, mirfield, Yorkshire

Requirements

  • Proven 2nd/3rd line experience within an MSP environment.
  • Heavy server experience, with strong Windows Server and Hyper-V knowledge.
  • Solid Microsoft 365 administration experience (Exchange Online, Azure, SharePoint).
  • Strong networking knowledge - firewalls, routing, VPNs, DNS, IP, topology.
  • Experience with WatchGuard and/or Draytek firewalls highly advantageous.
  • Exposure to SentinelOne or similar EDR/AV platforms beneficial.
  • Exposure to Mac OSX support beneficial.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively.
  • Relevant certifications (Microsoft, CompTIA, WatchGuard etc) are a plus.

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary £30,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
  • Working hours 8:00am-5:15pm, Monday-Friday
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 25 with length of service
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Company-funded industry qualifications and ongoing training
  • Free car parking, close to town centre / bus and train stations
  • A stable, supportive team environment within an accredited, well-respected MSP

Interested? Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date - please reach out to gianluca (at) circle recruitment (dot) com for a confidential chat.

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