Infra Specialist / Engineer

Provide assistance, knowledge and user support in all aspects of IT to ensure the company business gets maximum benefit from IT systems

• Perform system changes and developments to any of companysystems and applications to agreed standards and timescales.

• Provide basic hardware/software configuration, fault finding and problem resolution.

• Conduct routine maintenance, monitoring and administration on IT systems, hardware, network and business applications.

• Provide video and audio-conferencing system support to end users

• Supporting Group Digital projects/initiatives

• Liaise with external support organisations to ensure their service meets company business requirements e.g. Service Desk, Telecoms provision and support.

• Answer technical queries and meet operational service levels

• Ensure own work satisfies quality requirements and is documented to departmental standards with all associated databases updated.

• Work as a team member and share knowledge with colleagues.

• Work to agreed personal development plans to broaden the skill range available for all systems and application areas.

• Generate KPI’s and reports to share details on the IT service and IT activities.

• Provide user training, hints and tips and other user assistance as required on client systems and applications.

• Provide purchasing advice to and purchase IT equipment on behalf of the business, place orders and manage the stock of IT equipment and spares.

• Be available to support the business during ‘out of core hour’ working time.

• Proactively supports and operates solutions and takes measures to enhance processes and improve service delivery.

• Manage incidents and requests from customers.

Job requirements

• A sound range of IT skills, which need to be kept up to date in line with IT developments in the business.

• Have a basic understanding of the desktop and LAN\WiFi\WAN technical domains, involving familiarity with a wide range of environmental components and support tools.

• Good knowledge of computer hardware, Windows and Mac operating systems, and software applications

• Good understanding of mobile / smart devices, Android and iOS

• Good working knowledge of video conferencing platforms, Zoom, BlueJeans, Skype for Business

• Good working knowledge and experience in managing Office365 and Azure

• To demonstrate the ability to acquire and apply new technical knowledge, be able to work without close supervision.

• Work to high professional and personal standards in a disciplined manner to agreed standards and procedures and maintain appropriate databases and documentation

• The ability to work within a complex technical environment and able to perform tasks and resolve problems on a variety of systems and applications

• The ability to work within a team and be willing to share learning and to learn from others.

• Possession of good verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain good personal skills and an ability to cope with potential conflict.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• IT / engineer related diploma from polytechnic or degree from university

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or a COMPTIA certification would be beneficial.

• ITIL Foundation V3 would be beneficial

• Thoroughness for investigating and monitoring systems and tenacity for resolving the root cause of problems.

• Familiarity with professional development standards

• Thorough knowledge of IT products and the marketplace

• Maintaining a good network of contacts within IT and within the business

• It is beneficial to have experience in the following technical support areas – Windows operating systems, LAN / WiFi / WAN, Office 365, Office products Outlook, Internet Web Browsers, Skype, Zoom, BlueJeans messaging and conferencing.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Must be analytical, self-driven and proactive in keeping up with new technologies and attention to details.

• Independent worker with initiatives, resourceful, positive attitude, friendly deposition, good team player and able to deliver results within tight deadlines.

• Experience of project management tools and techniques to assist in major Information Technology implementation projects.

• Some on-call or after hours work may be required