2nd Line Technical Analyst

Advanced UK, A Xerox Business Solutions Company

Nuneaton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Xerox Holdings Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Analyst to join our on-site team in Nuneaton. You will provide level 2 IT support for key incidents, perform desktop, server and network maintenance, and mentor 1st line engineers in a fast-paced service desk environment.

Ideal candidates have strong customer-facing communication, deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, and hands-on experience with Windows servers, Active Directory, VMware ESXi, and security best

Qualifications

Good understanding of IT infrastructure.
Knowledge of desktop, server, printers and storage hardware and their components.
Knowledge of network devices and their roles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
At least two years’ experience in a customer facing IT support environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve level 2 incidents and meet SLA targets.
Provide onsite and remote desktop and server support.
Build rapport with clients to develop positive working relationships.
Support the Service Desk team during busy periods to maintain KPIs.
Manage, update and close tickets in the queue and escalate as needed.
Mentor 1st Line Engineers in escalated calls and professional support.
Develop and maintain run books and knowledge base information.
Work with 2nd line resources to resolve or escalate problems.

Skills

IT infrastructure knowledge

Desktop, server, printers & storage

Network devices & roles

Verbal and written communication

Customer-facing experience

Education

ITIL foundation

MCSA/MCSE

IT-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Windows client

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Printer hardware

Network cabling

Mitel Telephony

Mac OSX

Exchange Online

Remote Desktop

VMware ESXi

Email relay & antispam

Sonicwall routers

HP server & network hardware

Managed print solutions

Hosted Telephone systems

Job description

About Xerox Holdings Corporation
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com.

Description & Requirements
About Xerox Holdings Corporation
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com. Job Summary
Technical Analysts play an integral role in providing a high-quality support service to our customers. This role is on-site in Nuneaton.
The primary function of the role is to respond to customer IT support calls in a polite and efficient manner. The individual should be comfortable liaising with customers in person, over the phone or via email; possess a familiarity of clients within the Xerox group of companies and the ability to access all relevant support tools and information as required. Technical Analysts are expected to provide user guidance, perform service requests, maintenance and monitoring tasks and respond to alerts. They should also have excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills in face to face client environments. As well as have the ability to work as a ‘Team Player’ in and amongst an ever developing and growing team. In order to perform the required function, it is essential the Technician has detailed technical knowledge of network infrastructure topology and support. Technical Analysts must have a good understanding and ability to work unsupervised on desktop, network and server support. The Technical Analyst will play a crucial role in defining and evolving on the phone and in-person service delivery at the 2nd line level. This person will be integral to the mentoring and developing of the 1st Line Engineers in assisting with escalated calls and professional support. The Technical Analyst Will Also Be Expected To

Provide level 2 support for key incidents and issues related to our clients
Provide problem management and technical analysis
Maintain existing infrastructure systems
Ensure that systems are patched and maintained in accordance with the clients and organisation’s expectations
Work with the SDM and Infrastructure Specialist team to ensure that any risks to availability or performance are identified
During exceptional busy period it may be necessary to support the Service Desk 1st line team to ensure the call answering KPI’s are maintained
The Technical Analyst will play a crucial role in defining and evolving on the phone and in-person service delivery, this person will be integral to the mentoring and developing of the 1st Line Engineers in assisting with escalated calls and professional support

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve level 2 incidents and aim to meet response and resolution within predetermined SLA’s
Provide onsite and remote desktop and server support
Build rapport with all new and existing clients to develop positive working relationships
Co-operation to promote the development of the service desk team and the success of the company as a whole
Manage, update and close tickets in the call queue.
Actively chase suppliers or resolution groups for resolution to incidents or problems.
Support the Service Desk team during busy periods to ensure call answering KPI’s are maintained.
Proactively identify areas for improvement in conjunction with the Service Desk Manager and Service Delivery Manager
Develop operational run books and knowledge base information
Work as part of a team to implement/design new solutions.
Working with 2nd line resources across the organisation to resolve or elevate problems.
Act as an incident escalation point within in an ITIL Service Desk environment for the 1st Line Engineers.
Ticket logging, escalating and regular feedback to the Service Desk Manager and Service Delivery Manager
Ensure infrastructure is secure and meets security guidelines.
Mentor team members on best practice.
Develop and maintain run books. Ensure configuration documents are up to date.
Ensure service processes for change, configuration and problem management are adhered to at all times.
Raise Change Requests
Be professional and courteous to colleagues and the clients.

General Responsibilities

To support your colleagues, wherever practicable, to ensure they meet their objectives.
To support the Board of Directors and Management Team in delivering change that benefits the business as a whole.
To adhere to Xerox Equal Opportunities policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.
To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act and to ensure that all new systems are reported to your Data Protection Controller.
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.
To provide a healthy and comfortable working environment, smoking is prohibited throughout the company’s premises, except in specially designated areas.

Required Skills And Experience

Good understanding of IT infrastructure
Knowledge of desktop, server, printers and storage hardware and their components
Knowledge of network devices and their roles
Ability to plan, organize and adapt to changing job tasks within own role
Open to respond to feedback and committed to self-development
Team worker and ‘can do’ attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer facing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong analytical, logical and troubleshooting skills
At least two years’ experience working in a customer facing IT support environment