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IT Support Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day IT 2 and 3 line support activities for Schools. The IT Support Technician will liaise with School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3 line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. The IT Support Technician will work closely with the Projects teams to assist with the seamless delivery of technology transition projects This position is a UK role and will be required to support other schools/sites as requested by the UK Service Delivery Manager. Key Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support to UK School staff and students Support Transformation Projects Work alongside and support strategic technical delivery and IT Solutions Strategy Carry out routine BAU maintenance of all computer hardware and network services to maintain agreed availability. Respond to and resolve IT faults and requests through onsite visits and remote support tools to agreed service levels. Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software, following agreed policies and procedures. Maintain site documentation, including hardware and software inventories, to ensure accuracy of information, legal and financial compliance. Manage staff and student user accounts following agreed policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain server back-ups to ensure system and user data is protected and secure. Monitor IT (physical and network) security and report any risks or incidents to School Head teachers, IT Manager Any other reasonably requested duties Person Specification Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills in a technical respect with other IT professionals, and in non-technical terms with other colleagues Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach to resolving all IT issues. Demonstrable methodical problem solving, excellent analytical skills and creative thinking. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills in resolving issues in challenging situations, knowing when to sign post, escalate and resolve issues. Experience in establishing new processes and procedures as well as following those already in place and always looking for improvements. A desire to, and demonstrable experience of supporting teaching and learning Project team member skills Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties A clean UK driving license. Technical Skills Windows Server 2012/2016 Windows 10 Active Directory support Office365 Microsoft Office 2013/2016 suites LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support AV and interactive boards and screens Shared printing solutions Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting Apple device management and support Experience Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd - 3rd line support role) Experience of working in the education or similar sector is preferable. ITIL preferred but not essential. Key Competencies Role Specific Work Planning and Scheduling Time Management Listening and Organisation Training, Mentoring and Delegating Problem Identification and Solution Process Improvement Safeguarding Responsibilities To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy. To engage in safeguarding training when required Remuneration Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Private healthcare Life assurance School fee discount Professional development 25 days holiday (pro-rata'd to part time) You will be based between 2 schools in Milton Keynes. The salary will be circa £28K - £30K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Support Analyst/Engineer with Level 1 and Level 2 Role Description This full-time IT Support Analyst/Engineer role covers both Level 1 and Level 2 support and is offered on a hybrid basis, with work primarily in London and some work from home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling incoming support tickets, responding to user queries, and providing first-line technical assistance for hardware, software, and network issues. The role also involves performing more advanced second-line diagnostics, resolving complex incidents, escalating problems when required, and updating documentation and knowledge bases. The IT Support Analyst/Engineer will install and configure systems, manage user accounts and access permissions, monitor system performance, and assist with routine maintenance tasks and upgrades. Collaboration with other IT team members and clear communication with non-technical users are key aspects of the position. Qualifications · Candidates should possess strong Technical Support and Information Technology skills, including experience with common operating systems, hardware, and business applications. · Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Troubleshooting abilities to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and deliver effective solutions. · Candidates should possess clear and professional Communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to users at different levels of technical understanding. · Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft, or similar credentials are beneficial, along with experience in Level 1 and Level 2 support environments. · Ability to work in a hybrid setting, manage priorities in a busy service desk environment, and maintain a customer-focused, inclusive approach when supporting diverse user groups. For this position you will have at least 5 years experience in IT as an IT Support Engineer with 1st and 2nd Level support experience - ideally in the Banking/Financial industry. In-depth knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with Windows, Office applications and conferencing applications. Responsible for the support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure and to provide IT support to staff and other group colleagues. To assist in the response to service outages and other IT related problems as well as maintenance and upkeep of for security of the systems in place. · To provide IT Support and assistance to the branch's staff in a timely manner. · Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Branch by providing first & Second line support of software, hardware and networking that includes installation, configuration and troubleshooting. Support endpoint security standards (antivirus/firewall/patching/two-factor authentication). · Provide day to day support to the Admin and HR function to cover: joiners/leavers/movers process, CCTV & Paxton Card Access. · Assist the IT Manager in delivering various IT related projects by managing the day to day operational aspects of such projects. · End User Computing support for all staff. (eg Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, Phones/Mobiles and other IT equipment.) · Networking Fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN. · Good understanding of cybersecurity measures · Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times. · Preserve the Assets of the Office by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements. · Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions. · Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the branch. · To hold Administrator function for some of the systems housed at the Office. Responsible for the granting of access and maintenance of system matrixOverall networking equipment monitoring (ie Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support inclusive of the server room. · To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness. · Manage inventory of computers, network equipment including tracking of purchased equipment and services. · To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations · Important Business Services - IBS owner is to ensure the resilience of the IBS they are responsible for (Ensure appropriate RCSAs, CETs, KRIs are in place to monitor procedures and controls within their units) · Assist the HOD/Manager with implementing/putting in place, any applicable training/guidance/SOPs to staff relating to cyber security & operational resilience. · To maintain the branch Avaya IP Office Phone system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times. · To perform monthly infrastructure test and report for Risk Assessment. · Manage Incident Handling procedure (This includes monitoring as well as post-incident follow up). · Respond to IT service requests and incidents in a timely manner, prioritizing based on business impact, especially for critical banking functionsSupport the Branch operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by Management of the Branch. Data Integrity and Compliance Operationalize data strategy and communicate to the Data Owner or the Management any changes in their BAU requirements which involve data. · To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate, compliant and maintained in accordance with Company's data quality standards. · Handle all data in strict alignment with the General data protection Regulations (GDPR) principles. · Keep track of documents created by the team. · Escalate any suspected data breaches or privacy issues to the DPO promptly and without delays. · Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with HOD/DPO so that prior authorization is given and follows GDPR / department's SOPs. · Collaborate with DPO on data Protection Impact Assessment when introducing new systems or processes to ensure privacy risks are mitigated at the outset. Technical Skills Required - Proficient in common operating systems (Windows 11 and Linux, Server 2016 and later) - Providing AV support for branches - Software proficiency – O365, Onedrive, Teams, Sharepoint, Bloomberg, FXT, SEP, SEE, ME Endpoint Protection, Murex, Swift, 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP, Refinitiv, Syncovery, SQL Server, Paxton, VBR, VRO and VeeamOne - Proficient in Imaging windows machines, image creation & management, GPO, and AD - Networking Fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN. - Good understanding of Vmware; ESXI, vSphere, vCenter, Fortigate Firewalls, Cisco Switches - Good understanding of patching practices and troubleshooting - Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, Phones/Mobiles and other IT equipment. - AV support (conference phones, Logitech meeting room solutions etc.) - Proficient in programming languages - Project management - Data analysis and reporting Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) This is a 5 days in the office role in Central London. The contract duration is 3 months. The daily rate will depend upon experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Technical Lead/Architect (Network Automation) Daily Rate - £600-£700 Duration - March 27 IR35 - Inside Location - Bristol, Birmingham, London, Some travel to Swindon 3 days onsite 2 from home. What we would like to see from you Strong hands‑on experience in Cisco data centre networking (NX‑OS, VXLAN EVPN) Proven ability to build and support automation in production environments Comfortable working across networking and software tooling Experience working in structured delivery environments with change control and governance Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills across both network and automation layers Ability to work collaboratively with TDA, delivery, testing and operations teams Essential skills Cisco NX‑OS, including VXLAN BGP‑EVPN, vPC, SNMPv3, TACACS+ Cisco NDFC including fabric templates, Recalculate and Deploy, out‑of‑sync detection and image management. EVPN‑VXLAN and multi‑site EVPN architecture, including live production migration design and rollback within constrained change windows. Python for production‑quality automation and REST API integration (e.g. NDFC, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Red Hat AAP, Sentinel, Vault), including use of Python data structures to model intent and state. YAML data modelling, including Ansible role and playbook design. JSON data handling and schema validation, including understanding of JSON as an interchange format alongside Python dictionaries and YAML, and basic schema‑based validation concepts to support automation testing and assurance workflows (e.g. pyATS outputs, API responses). GitHub/Gitlab, including self‑hosted runner configuration, OIDC token handling, environment protection rules and workflow dispatch. pyATS and Genie, including testbed construction, NX‑OS parser usage, assertion patterns and automated rollback triggers on validation failure. GitOps principles, with Git treated as the control plane, including idempotency, branch protection, signed commits and four‑eyes enforcement via pipeline gates. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform including execution environment design (container‑based), job template configuration and dynamic inventory integration (e.g. NetBox). Experience producing HLD/LLD documentation aligned to FCA / PRA regulated delivery standards, with decisions traceable to requirements and explicit risk acceptance. NetBox 4.x data modelling, custom fields and automation integration. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.