Job Description
Education Requirements: A level and above preferred with strong commercial Microsoft product awareness.
Experience Requirements: 3 years plus.
Industry: Services.
Qualifications: Microsoft and Networking preferred but not essential.
Work Hours: 37.5 hours (no on call and extremely limited overtime).
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Administrate and maintain the network infrastructure and central servers on a day-to-day basis including hardware maintenance, cabling, communications, performance issues and data security, liaising with 3rd party service providers where necessary.
* Ensure network storage and performance levels are maintained at an optimum level.
* Ensure completion of daily server backups and perform periodic test restores.
* Maintain, support and develop all company business systems/software ensuring legal compliance.
* Investigate emerging technologies for business advantage.
* Monitor antivirus and firewall services reporting irregularities as required.
* Deliver new user training for both PC and laptop users.
* Ensure that asset registers are maintained for all IT equipment and software.
* Maintain and support business telephony systems liaising with 3rd party service providers as required.
* Maintain and support company data provision ensuring stability, reliability, security and performance.
* Assist with projects in respect to development, implementation, testing and implementation as directed by the Directors.
* Assist Directors with strategy, planning and putting in place contingencies.
* Provide end user support in all aspects related to the Company’s Systems, IT and Telephony equipment.
* Liaise with suppliers on the purchase of all licensing, hardware and software for all aspects of the Company’s IT and Telephony requirements.
* Ensure 3rd party SLA’s in respect to the company’s IT and Telephony services are met.
General:
* Promote and comply with the Group’s policies on equal opportunities and in line with the Equality Act 2010.
* Be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Performance Appraisal process with your manager.
* Carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities or as necessitated by the needs of the business.
IT Abilities Required:
* Proven experience in IT Systems / Network support including Cyber security, backend functionality, business systems implementation, fault recovery, hardware & software, setting up user access, Windows software, Mac and Office365 operating systems, server maintenance.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office Applications.
* Knowledge of internet technologies.
* Knowledge of anti-virus, anti-spam and anti-spyware software.
* Knowledge of hardware and software firewalls.
Education / Tech Awareness:
* Educated to ‘A’ level standard with a recognised qualification in one or more of the following:
* Microsoft Windows Server
* Microsoft Exchange
* Microsoft Office
* Routers/Firewall
* Desktop Support
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