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Application Support Analyst 2nd and 3rd Line Our Client an international company a looking to recruit an Application Support Analyst with experience of 2nd and 3rd line support. The main responsibility for providing day to day operational support for the Clients Application Portfolio, through the effective use and management of incident, requests and problems. You will be responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the application portfolio. In addition you will provide appropriate SharePoint expertise, in terms of support, content management and development of sites, services and functionality. Responsibilities • Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for the Clients application portfolio • Monitor application systems, identifying performance trends and taking action when necessary to stop problems arising • Liaise with 3rd party suppliers, ensuring issues are escalated and dealt with as necessary and to SLA • Manage all system access requests • Own application/system documentation and the data repository that holds that information (i.e. SharePoint) • Provide technical support to the application architect and project services as required for project deliverables • Ensure that pro-formas are completed and submitted and track delivery • Provide test support for new and enhanced systems/applications • Responsible for Change Management process, ensuring that changes are managed, roll-back plans are in place and that they are appropriately scheduled and approved • Owns Configuration Management process • Responsible for scheduled maintenance and capacity planning • Ensure that security, compliance and legislation is considered in all aspects of the role and associated processes • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Clients data warehouse • Run reports and conduct analysis in-line with Business/Management requirements • Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely, accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties • Work with the Application Architect and Project Services to ensure that data/information analysis and reporting is considered in the development of new and enhanced systems design to ensure consideration is given to the linking, matching and cleansing of data across systems. Experience Proven experience working in 1st and 2nd line support role • Experience of working with ITIL processes within an organisation, in particular, incident, request, change and problem Management • Experience working in a customer facing technical role • Proven experience working with and managing 3rd party suppliers • Experience managing assets, both hardware and software • Knowledge and understanding of the application portfolio • Excellent team working and interpersonal communication skills • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Good team player and collaborative • Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision • Technical background in application support and maintenance The position will be based in Peterborough. The salary for this role will be in the range £35K - £40K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Application Support Analyst Reporting to the IT Service Delivery Manager, the Application Support Analyst has primary responsibility for providing day to day operational support for the Company Application Portfolio, through the effective use and management of incident, requests and problems. You will be responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the application portfolio. You will be responsible for the change management process for the Company, ensuring that the all changes are managed in accordance with the appropriate policies and that they have an appropriate roll-back plan and are scheduled in conjunction with the SSC and 3rd party suppliers as appropriate. In addition you will provide appropriate SharePoint expertise, in terms of support, content management and development of sites, services and functionality. Responsibilities • Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for the Company application portfolio • Monitor application systems, identifying performance trends and taking action when necessary to stop problems arising • Liaise with 3rd party suppliers, ensuring issues are escalated and dealt with as necessary and to SLA • Manage all system access requests • Own application/system documentation and the data repository that holds that information (i.e. SharePoint) • Provide technical support to the application architect and project services as required for project deliverables • Ensure that pro-formas are completed and submitted and track delivery • Provide test support for new and enhanced systems/applications • Responsible for Change Management process, ensuring that changes are managed, roll-back plans are in place and that they are appropriately scheduled and approved, liasing with SSC Change Manager • Owns Configuration Management process • Responsible for scheduled maintenance and capacity planning • Ensure that security, compliance and legislation is considered in all aspects of the role and associated processes • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Corp data warehouse • Run reports and conduct analysis in-line with Business/Management requirements • Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely, accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties • Work with the Application Architect and Project Services to ensure that data/information analysis and reporting is considered in the development of new and enhanced systems design to ensure consideration is given to the linking, matching and cleansing of data across systems. Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience working in 1st and 2nd line support role • Experience of working with ITIL processes within an organisation, in particular, incident, request, change and problem Management • Experience working in a customer facing technical role • Proven experience working with and managing 3rd party suppliers • Experience managing assets, both hardware and software • Knowledge and understanding of the Company application portfolio Personal Attributes • Excellent team working and interpersonal communication skills • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Good team player and collaborative • Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision • Technical background in application support and maintenance • Ability to manage competing priorities • Excellent attention to detail • Analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills • Ability to put the Customer at the heart of everything they do The position is based in Central London. The salary for this role is £35K - £40K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an Information Security Manager with 2nd and 3rd Line IT support experience. The role involves day-to-day tasks associated with planning, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS), including managing cybersecurity risks, implementing network security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Information Security Manager will also provide IT support to the company and will be based in the London office, with flexibility for some remote work. Your past experience must include 2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support where you are able to advise and direct the technical team. Qualifications • Experience in Information Security Management and creating and implementing an ISMS • Experience in Cybersecurity and Network Security • Expertise in Information security best practices and standards • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong communication and collaboration skills • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNA, or equivalent are a plus • Experience in IT support or Systems Administration is desirable The position is 3 days in the office per week in Central London. Salary will be negotiable - but like to be in the range £65K - £80K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

3rd Line Support Engineer (Azure, 365, Networking, Cyber) - £40,000 - £50,000 - hybrid (1 day wfh) Do you want to be an exceptional 3rd line support engineer that gets heavily involved with final escalations in a dynamic, growing team? Do you want an opportunity to further your career with the most cutting-edge technology within the MSP space? Do you want to work with a business that values collaboration, offers flexibility, and invests in your professional development? You'll be working with a superb, fast growing Managed Service Provider working alongside their support team as a point of escalation for the 1st & 2nd line engineers. There is a direct roadmap from a career progression point of view & they're a fantastic business, with exceptional leadership and somewhere that values their workers, offering that family feel culture Primary Responsibilities: Technologies: experience with Azure, 365, Windows, Intune, Entra ID, Networking, Cyber Resolving Incidents: Resolved technical problems passed on from 2nd line. Keep Systems Running Smoothly: Do regular updates, fix network problems, and apply patches. Help Users: Support staff with any problems using their hardware, software, or internet. Work with the Team: Support the wider 3rd line support team and help with bigger technical problems or projects. Documentation: Log issues, how they were fixed, and any system changes. We are looking for an impressive 3rd Line Support engineer that wants to excel in the MSP space using the latest cutting-edge technology. 3rd Line Support Engineer (Azure, 365, Networking, Cyber) - £40,000 - £50,000 - hybrid (1 day wfh)

IT Infrastructure Engineer 2nd and 3rd Line with Japanese Our Client an global company are looking to recruit an IT Support Engineer with 2nd and 3rd Line experience. You must be able speak in both English and Japanese. IT infrastructure system support and maintenance. Liaison with end user using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Engineer • IT Infrastructure related project • Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) • Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) • Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) • Global User Support • Act as 2nd/3rd line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. • Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. • Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical • Proven working experience in IT Service management operations • Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) • Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) • Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge • Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill Communication • Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). • User facing support skills • Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: • 3+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. • Second line technical support • System Maintenance • Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 • Cisco/Fortinet • Project management experience preferred. The position is based in the City of London. The salary will be £40K - £50K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Applications and Infrastructure Support Analyst Our Client a bank based in Central London is looking to recruit a seasoned professional with at least 5 to 10 years hands-on expertise at 2nd and 3rd level support. • 1st and 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis, Documentation write ups for Knowledge Base Articles • Be an integral part of the Support team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services and full range of client support including, but not limited to: Workstation Imaging, Hardware Configurations, Deployment of Software and Hardware, AD Management, Asset Management, Ticket Queuing Management (Alloy Navigator) and general overall efficiency to deliver the best service we can to our Users. • Be the face and central point of all incoming IT queries and issues, with following ITIL best practice to ensure we always deliver high-standards of operations • Liaise with colleagues in London and external support / 3rd party to deliver resolutions for complex matters as we’re in the process of many IT migration projects from legacy to new as well as life cycling projects • Ensure all key data for IT is up-to-date, relevant and maintenance to high-level, to comply with the Bank’s auditing principals and processes. • Ensure the Support Team achieve SLA targets the business outlines and be part of a proficient and proactive Support Unit Regulatory Duties: • Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. • Report policy / procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies. • Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure and / or regulatory breaches. • Identify new risks / control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and / or regulatory exercises. • Training under a Senior IT Engineer / Head of Infrastructure in the Team during Probation period • As part of the probation period, assignment of small side IT desk projects to support and deliver IT Projects • Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank’s training plans and deadlines. • Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Technical Experience Required: • Exposure to Market Data, Bloomberg, Trader Support • Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). • Active Directory to a medium-high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. • Citrix XenApps �\" Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm • Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. • VM-Ware virtualisation environments. • Backups (various and ability to use different applications). • Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (VLAN, routing, switching, TCP/IP and OSI) • Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups. • PowerShell to a competent level (backup/azure/EMC). • VPN Administration and Deployment. • DNS �\" administration of DNS internal and external. Salary will be in the range £50K - £65K. The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office in Central London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Support Engineer with 1st and 2nd Level Support Our Client is a very successful bank with offices across Europe and the Middle East. The Client is looking to recruit a 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for the Bank’s Mayfair London office. You will have at least 3 to 5 years experience of 1st and 2nd Level Support as an Engineer. Covering a range of various duties from; Desktop and Mobile support, to supporting our 150 + User base with 5-days a week onsite support with very limited to zero working from home, AV Support and other IT side-desk tasks. Your role will also allow you to work and learn from our Infrastructure, Communications, iSeries and Development Teams ??????\" semi-involved with various streams of IT work for 2024 (new imaging process ??????\" new ITSM tool ??????\" and many more projects coming in 2024). Main skills for the position: Required to cover onsite IT Support ??????\" Monday to Friday between our business hours of 08:00am -> 17:30pm (UK). As we work closely with our parent company in the Middle East and our European Branches, we require supporting ad-hoc out of hours support on Bank Holidays/Weekends which is rota based between the engineers in the team. 1st and 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis, Documentation write ups for Knowledge Base Articles Be an integral part of the Support team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services and full range of client support including, but not limited to: Workstation Imaging, Hardware Configurations, Deployment of Software and Hardware, AD Management, Asset Management, Ticket Queuing Management and general overall efficiency to deliver the best service we can to our Users. Be the face and central point of all incoming IT queries and issues, with following ITIL best practice to ensure we always deliver high-standards of operations Liaise with colleagues in London, Europe and Jordan (middle-east) and external support / 3rd party to deliver resolutions for complex matters as we’re in the process of many IT migration projects from legacy to new as well as life cycling projects Ensure all key data for the Bank's IT is up-to-date, relevant and maintenance to high-level, to comply with the Bank’s auditing principals and processes. Ensure the Support Team achieve SLA targets the business outlines and be part of a proficient and proactive Support Unit Ability to educate and support User bases of varied level of IT knowledge High standard support for our VIPs (C ??????\" Level and Heads of Departments) Technical Skills Required: Exposure to Market Data, Bloomberg, Trader Support (bonus) Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). Active Directory to a medium-high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. Know-how of Citrix XenApps ??????\" Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (DNS ??????\" DHCP ??????\" VLAN ??????\" Proxy Understanding - TCP/IP and OSI) to a moderate to advance level PowerShell to a moderate level VPN troubleshooting and Support understanding necessary. Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary will be negotiable in the range £30K - £40K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period/availability.

IT Support Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day IT 2nd and 3rd line support activities for Schools. The IT Support Technician will liaise with School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3rd 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 2nd and 3rd 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 Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day ICT 2nd and 3rd line support activities for multiple schools as directed by the ICT Network Manager and/or ICT Schools Manager. The Support Technician will liaise with Head Office and School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3rd line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. Key Responsibilities • Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to UK staff, schools staff and students • Carry out routine 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, Network Manager or Schools 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 • Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties Technical Skills • Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 • Windows 10 • Active Directory support • Office365 • LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. • SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support • Mobile device support including Apple, Windows, and Android tablets • AV and interactive boards and screens • Shared printing solutions • Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting • Apple device management and support Experience • Flexible working, travel to support multiple sites/offices. • Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd or 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 This will be a 2 to 3 months contract initially. The position will be in North London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Desktop Support Analyst ??????\" Bank ??????\" City London We are looking to recruit a Desktop Analyst with at least 5 years experience of working in Desktop Support from 1st to 3rd level in a banking environment. You ideally have experience of working within a banking environment and understanding the banking arena. Responsible for the full range of user support, including desktop and peripheral hardware support, application support, network connectivity and remote connectivity. Remote and telephone support of mobile/European users will also be required. Work within the Service Desk team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services -1st/2nd line support (capable of root cause analysis) -Remote branch support using Remote Assistance -Active Directory user starter/leaver process -Customer facing, support of internal banking staff, VIPs -Maintenance and support of desktops, laptops, Blackberry’s -SLA targets -Ad-hoc project involvement Main skills required are: -Experience supporting desktop platforms for banking environments -Experience in operational deployments. Desktop, operating system refresh cycle -Service Desk ticket software -Market data products -ITIL, Microsoft certifications advantageous -Maintains industry recognised skills through training or self-study methods Technical Skills -Supporting Microsoft operating systems, office suite -TCP/IP, basic networking skills -Root cause analysis and remediation Technologies -Windows 7 -Office 2013 -Xenapp published applications, support -Desktop hardware, laptops, Blackberry’s deployments Salary for this role will be in the region £40K - £50K. The Client is based in the City London - close to Liverpool Street. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability.

IT Infrastructure Engineer Our Client is a Global organisation with offices in the City of London. They are now looking to recruit an IT infrastructure system support and maintenance Engineer with at least 5 years experience in 1st to 3rd level experience in support. You will be working with users using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. IT Infrastructure Engineer • IT Infrastructure related project • Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) • Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) • Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) • Global User Support • Act as 2nd/3rd line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. • Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. • Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical • Proven working experience in IT Service management operations • Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) • Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) • Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge • Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill • Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). • User facing support skills • Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: • 3 to 5+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. • Second line technical support • System Maintenance • Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 • Cisco/Fortinet • Project management experience preferred. The salary for this position will be in the range £35K - £45K. The Client is based in the City of London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Network Support Analyst - Cisco CCNA ??????\" European Bank - City London Our Client is looking to recruit a Network Support Analyst with Cisco CCNA ??????\" you must have at least 4 to 7 years proven track record. This is a support role supporting Business As Usual (BAU) with involvement in design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Maintain documentation and networking diagrams for both support and stringent internal audits. This role requires a responsible individual who can support to root cause analysis. Key duties - Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services - BAU encompassing networks, telephony, PABX, voice recording, desk moves and changes - Support annual Disaster Recovery invoking/testing - Contribute to design, build and implementation of firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles - Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices - Interpret network security reports - Assist with seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework - Facilitate internal/external Audits and Penetration Testing. Remediation Technical Skills -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a datacentre with branch interconnectivity (LES circuits) -CISCO certification, required CCNA -VPN technologies (IPSEC) -Security certification (advantageous) Technologies Layer 2 Switching, Layer 3 Routing, VPN IPSEC & SSL, TACACS, RADIUS, NAT/PAT, VSS. High availability, including failover technologies and first hop redundancy protocols. Simply this is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line Network Support position ??????\" ensuring that the applications and services that the Client has are supported and operational. The Client is based in the City in London close to Liverpool Street. Salary for this position will be in the range £45K - £60K plus banking benefits. Please send your salary to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: IT Helpdesk Team Leader Location: St Asaph, Wales Salary : £28,000 to £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Flotek Group are a fast-growing Tech Company based throughout the UK providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. We have regional sales and support locations across the UK. Our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic customer service-focused team leader, with previous experience of working within the ICT sector, preferably in an IT 2nd/3rd Line Helpdesk Role. You will be responsible for a team of professionals, taking inbound calls from customers who require technical assistance and immediately triage their calls with a view to helping and close that ticket. Key Responsibilities: Support and upskill new and existing team members Reporting to the IT Service Manager Producing up to date team statistics (SLAa, KPIs) for the IT Helpdesk Assist on 1-2-1s with the IT Service Manager Distribute work to team members based on capacity / skillset / knowledge Ensure customer faults and incidents are responded to and resolved within SLAs Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and strive for First Call Resolution Support the team answering the phone to inbound calls from customers who require technical help Help the team troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues onsite, remotely over the phone and by email Investigation and monitoring of IT related, network, workstation, laptop and application performance issues Communicate clearly and effectively with end-users, colleagues, and management to quickly resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction and ticket resolution Ensuring all open cases are updated with relevant information and customers are regularly updated Responsible for consistently giving a first-class service Provide additions and updates to existing process documentation, ensuring we keep solutions up to date About you: Job Experience Required: Have an IT background within 2nd/3rd Line IT Helpdesk experience is essential Experience of leading a team Experience in customer service (excellent verbal and written communication skills required) Comfortable using CRMs and documentation solution Benefits: Staff Share Equity Scheme New customer referral incentive Onsite Parking 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ bank holidays) Perkbox offers and discounts EAP Please Note: Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, Support Technician, IT Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, Telecoms Support Engineer may also be considered for this role.

EU IT Solution Manager To be part of the IT Leadership Team and working closely with the European IT Director in supporting the transformation of the IT department to deliver quality IT services and associated support to our businesses across Europe. Accountable for the strategy, design, and deployment of technology solutions for IT systems and services across all Company European businesses to ensure they are simplified, standardised, reliable, and cost effective. Ensure that the Capacity and Availability of the IT systems and services can support core business functionality as and when it is required. Provide specialist 3rd line support when required. Define, measure and record service KPIs that will identify areas for development and deliver continuous improvement of IT services, processes, and support. Facilitate the education and development of 1st and 2nd line support teams. This role will enjoy hybrid working, splitting time between home and the IT Support Office, with occasional travel to the London office and other schools / business locations. Support the design, build and deployment of core IT systems and services: o Platforms ??????\" Physical hosts, virtual hosts (ESXi), Storage & Databases, SAAS Solutions, Monitoring, & backups. Networks ??????\" WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, & Filtering. Cyber Security ??????\" Protection, Education, Audit, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity. Review, develop and enhance the continued delivery of 1st class student learning through IT. Identify and design solutions to enhance operations and solve business problems. Support IT Teams in all activities that lead to the successful implementation of new solutions. Direct the maintenance, monitoring and backup/restore of the European IT Services. Facilitate the provision of 3rd line support to Europe IT Services, escalating to Group IT as required. Manage major service incidents and problems through to resolution as directed. ITIL process owner for Capacity and Performance; Availability; IT Service Continuity. Provide technical escalation support and/or assist to IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults. Support, guide and/or manage IT projects as directed by the European IT Director. Audit and review the technical integrity of core systems and services. Review operating efficiencies to facilitate and accommodate business growth. Define, document and disseminate IT procedures, and standards. Manage and maintain a knowledge base for core systems and services. Any other reasonably requested duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. Strong technical leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. 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. Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making to design solutions and resolve issues. Flexibility to work in various locations when required. IT Support environment (3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology IT Project Delivery IT Architecture Must be degree educated with an ITIL Foundation. Salary for this position will be up to £60K. The position will be hybrid/remote with meetings in Central London. Please dos end your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London’s most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2nd line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. • Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. • Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. • Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. • Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. • Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). • Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. • Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. • Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. • Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. • Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. • Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. • Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. • Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. • Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. • Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults • To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. • Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. • Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. • Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. • IT Management & Leadership • IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) • ITSM tools and methodology • ITIL practice and methodology • Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) • Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector • Windows Desktop & Server • MAC Desktop & Server • Server Rooms & Cloud Services • Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) • Network technologies and protocols • Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) • 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 organisation. • Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. • Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. • 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. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2nd & 3rd line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure • Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company’s requirements and expectations. • Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company’s infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. • Carry out annual technology and user audits. • Manage the provision and maintenance of 3rd party infrastructure to agreed SLA’s including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. • Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. • Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance • Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. • Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. • Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. • Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House • Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. • Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile • Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. • Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. • Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. • Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. • Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) • Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London ??????\" although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.