IT Support Engineer

Are you currently looking to secure your next permanent opportunity within I.T?

Our client based in Kingston, is looking for an internal IT Support Engineer to join their team on a Full-Time Permanent basis.

Salary: 35k - 40k

Start Date: This is a temp to perm opportunity, so immediate availability

Location: Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames

Role Type: Initial office based 3-6 months - Hybrid working thereafter, 2 days from home.

Hours: 40 per week - 8:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Holiday: 25 days

Duties and Responsibilities of IT Support Engineer:

• Analyse and solve user problems that arise
• Installation, configuration and support of IT systems
• Collaboration in First-/Second-Level Support
• Support of the server, client & network infrastructure
• Management of local IT inventory and support for project-related activities such as hardware refreshes, software tests and various rollouts
• Extending and optimising the existing IT security
• Participate in on-boarding and off boarding of employees IT equipment and access
• Ensuring availability of internal network
• Ensuring VPN systems are active and compliant with latest regulations and resolve any internal issues as and when need arises
• Liaise between Head office, external IT support and internal customers to resolve any issues as required
• Auditing software on company equipment

The Successful candidate:

• Knowledge of AD, Active Directory
• Knowledge of Networking
• Diploma or Degree in an I.T related field
• Understanding of Hardware, building PC's
• Working knowledge of Firewalls
• Basic Knowledge of SAN and access points
• Understanding of Internet service providers
• Audit all IT system to ensure that they are current and compliant
• Support in achieving internal IT accreditation
• Ensure all IT policies are current, implemented and compliant with company standards and latest legislation's
• Working knowledge of Office 365 and IP phones
• Working knowledge of Android and iOS devices
• Involvement in the completion of any secure questionnaires as and an when required

Benefits of IT Support Engineer:

• 25 days holiday
• 35 to 40k per annum
• Hybrid working, 2 days at home after 3-6 months

If this IT Support Engineer role sounds of interest, please apply online now!

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