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Senior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk/Field based)

Recruitment Partnership Ireland

Belfast

On-site

GBP 25,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer to provide exceptional helpdesk and field support. This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining customer networks, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. You'll be the go-to expert for Precept services, engaging in proactive maintenance and identifying opportunities for additional services. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free or subsidised travel
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Wellness programme

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of IT support experience required.
  • Experience with VMware and Linux is essential.
  • Web development skills using WordPress or Wix preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support via helpdesk and on-site as needed.
  • Ensure timely closure of support tickets within SLA.
  • Conduct proactive maintenance and identify service opportunities.

Skills

Technical support
Windows Server
Linux
VMware
Web development (WordPress/Wix)
Network management
Cloud managed firewalls
Remote Access Utilities
Antivirus software
Cisco

Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Tools

BitDefender
Trend AV
Avast
Teamviewer
MS Remote Desktop
DRBD
Opensense
think Backup
think MailGuard
ispconfig

Job description

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

About the job Senior IT Support Engineer (Helpdesk/Field based)

Summary of duties:

  • Technical support helpdesk (east Belfast office/customer premises/from home)
  • Ensure all support tickets are closed as quickly as possible to the satisfaction of the customer within the SLA
  • On-site call outs only where absolutely required and approved (by Line Manager & customer)
  • Proactive preventative maintenance on customer networks
  • Identify opportunities with existing customers for additional services/equipment/consultancy
  • Promote the Precept brand as much as possible
  • Online (social media/email) marketing/telesales to generate sales leads
  • Attend pre-sales meetings and customer review meetings
  • Become a subject matter expert on Precept services
  • Keep abreast of new technology/solutions/methods and make suggestions to improve Precept's approach

Systems/technology in use:

  • Windows Server & Small Business Server
  • MS Exchange server
  • Networks and Cloud managed firewalls
  • Antivirus: BitDefender, Trend AV, Avast, AVG Cloudcare, Trend, Symantec
  • Remote Access Utilities: Logmein.com, Teamviewer, MS Remote Desktop
  • Precept's own in-house systems based on Linux, DRBD, Opensense, TakeControl, think Backup, think MailGuard, thinkSMS, web hosting (ispconfig)
  • Desirable technology experience: Cisco and major firewall experience

Minimum Requirements:

  1. VMware and equivalent
  2. Linux experience
  3. Hardware maintenance
  4. Web development using WordPress or Wix

Preferred (but not required) experience:

IT Helpdesk Engineer: 1 year

COVID-19 precaution(s): Remote interview process

  • Salary: £25,000.00 per year
  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, Full time, On site

Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate: Belfast: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience: IT support: 5 years (required)

For more information or to submit an application email: info@recruitmentpartnershipireland.co.uk

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