2 nd Line IT Support Analyst - £30,000 to £35,000 The Role Based from our Scunthorpe office, you will be part of an award-winning IT team responsible for supporting high quality, business-changing IT solutions at hundreds of our customers around the UK. As a Microsoft Partner, we pride ourselves on offering a premium level of support and are now looking to add another exceptional IT expert to our team with this role. As well as working in a challenging and rewarding position within the company, you will be provided with an excellent salary package, training and development support, as well as being part of a team that achieved “Outstanding” accreditation with Best Companies. Responsibilities Within this role, you will provide on-site and remote technical support to clients, resolving hardware and software issues. Install and configure hardware and software components such as servers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment. Set up and configure operating systems and applications according to user or business requirements. Perform regular maintenance tasks such as updates, patches, and backups to ensure system integrity and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues. When not on IT field jobs your role is to support the service desk in accordance with 2nd Line Operations. This involves answering the phones, logging tickets correctly onto the PSA system and providing timely and high-quality technical support to end users both externally and internally. As a 2nd Line engineer will also provide coaching and mentoring to our 1st line team. Where necessary, escalate tickets and ensure a proper handover of tickets to the 3rd line team. Knowledge & Experience (Required) To be our successful candidate, you will possess the following: A full UK Driving License and Vehicle A huge passion for IT and technology. Minimum 2 Years’ Experience in a similar role. Strong organisation & communication skills. A friendly, approachable, can-do attitude. The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and efficiently. A proven track record of resolving and managing critical incidents (P1’s) Strong technical experience in; Office 365 environments, (Azure AD, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune & Autopilot) Windows Server Environments, (Active Directory, Exchange, File Server, Print Server, DFS, DNS, DHCP, HPE, Raid, Ilo.) Network Troubleshooting, (Firewalls, Switches, TCP/IP,DHCP,DNS,VLANS, Subnetting, SAN) Windows Desktop Troubleshooting Security Knowledge (Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Encryption, MFA Technologies Office 365 Backup Products Knowledge & Experience (Desired) The below skills are not required to be successful, however would be beneficial to the role. Have used HaloPSA for ticket management. Have exposure and experience of RMM Platforms (Remote Monitoring & Management) Experience with a ticket management system and an understanding of SLA’s and KPI’s. Have a strong working knowledge of: WatchGuard Message Defence Exclaimer Ubiquity TeamViewer &/or Quick Assist Altaro (or other backup solutions that backup VM’s and 365) Beneficial Accreditations (No problem if you don’t have these already, you will be provided with training and support to achieve these within a set timeframe) Microsoft certification (such as MS-900, Managing Entra Identities or other relevant Microsoft certifications) Security Network So, who are we? The HBP Group is the number one choice for many businesses across the UK looking for reliable, award-winning business technology. Providing a range of services including local IT Support accounts software and EPOS solutions. We offer our customers a range of the best market-leading products and services to streamline complex business processes and increase efficiency. We have 3 offices including our head office in Scunthorpe, an office in Hull and another office in Peterborough. Why work for us? Here at the HBP Group we are passionate about our business and our customers, and believe our people are our most valuable asset. Driven by our commitment to creating a great place to work for all our staff, we are always looking for ways to improve our employee experience. Accredited to The Living Wage Foundation, we are a Real Living Wage Employer and this year we were awarded Best Companies “Outstanding” accreditation. However, we’re not going to stop there and are focused on achieving 3 Star “World Class employer to work for” accreditation in the future. That’s why it’s a great time to join The HBP Group… As we continue our successful journey with exciting and achievable growth plans, we want to focus not only on our overall commercial objectives but creating a great working environment for our staff to thrive. So, on top of the normal benefits, we think some of the amazing reasons to join us are: 28 days of holiday, plus bank holidays 36 days holiday total – Prorated for part time employees. Option to sell back holiday Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme A pro-active team of staff who organise regular social events and sporting activities – This includes a Mid-Year and Year End Appreciation Party. We also have a number of themed office days including for Pancake day and also to support our chosen charity A friendly inclusive environment across the whole office – we really are a great bunch Enhanced Maternity Pay Enhanced Paternity Pay Enhanced Bereavement Leave, with our “Time to say goodbye leave” Free lunches Casual business dress code (with option to choose from our free workwear wardrobe selection) Christmas Thank You Bonus Support and guidance from your very first day Tailored Training Plans to support success in your role. Personal Development Plans to support career advancement. On-site parking Company Sick Pay Wellness activities Length of service / eligibility criteria If you think you fit the description above and you like the sound of what we have to offer…then this could be a great opportunity for you to join a growing, well-established business and progress your career. Closing Date: 31/01/2025 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. Due to the high number of applications, we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.