Insurance Broker - IT Support

IDEX Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Support Assistant to provide tailored IT support within a small, friendly organization. The role focuses on direct user interaction, hardware/software troubleshooting, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Ideal for someone with prior IT support experience or a recent IT graduate. You will work in a close-knit team and gain exposure to a diverse range of technologies, including Windows Server and Veeam. This position offers both office and remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support or a recent IT/computer science graduate.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Comfortable working directly with users rather than just through a helpdesk.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Monitor server and firewall status.
• Verify overnight backups and routines.

Skills

IT support experience

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Basic network support

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Recent IT/computer science graduate

Tools

Veeam

Windows Server 2019/2020

Microsoft Windows

Cisco firewalls

Job description

Recruiting on behalf of our client an Insurance Broker.

We are working with a small, friendly organisation of around 25+ staff to recruit an IT Support Assistant who will provide hands‑on support across the business. This role offers the chance to work closely with the IT Manager and Operations Director, delivering personalised, 1‑to‑1 IT support rather than working in a high‑volume ticketing environment.

This position is perfect for someone with IT support experience, or a recent IT graduate who is keen to grow in a varied and supportive setting.

Location

• Office based near Liverpool Street Station, London
• 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Key Responsibilities

Working directly with team members across the business, you will assist with:

1st Line Support & IT Operations

• Providing 1‑to‑1 support in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Hardware and software troubleshooting
• Supporting Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2019+
• Maintaining Windows updates
• O365 and Azure Cloud Services support
• Azure AD administration
• Basic network support (switches, WiFi mesh)
• Printer support (Canon) and PaperCut management
• Monitoring backups via Veeam (Backup & Replication)
• Basic firewall support (Cisco preferable)
• Cybersecurity checks and ensuring Cyber Essentials compliance
• Auditing shared drives and permissions
• SQL Server support (SSRS beneficial)
• Telephony support (BT One Phone advantageous)

Daily Tasks

• Verify overnight backups and routines
• Monitor server and firewall status
• Ensure internet connectivity and network resilience
• Support users with day‑to‑day IT queries

Other Regular Tasks

• System maintenance
• Running reports
• Enforcing password policy
• Maintaining hardware and peripheral equipment

What We're Looking For

• Experience in IT support OR recent IT/computer science graduate
• Strong communication skills with a personable, customer‑focused approach
• Comfortable working directly with users rather than just through a helpdesk
• Interest in learning new technologies and developing professionally
• Ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy and reliability
• Proactive, positive attitude

Technical Environment

You'll gain exposure to:

• Windows Server 2019/2020
• Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11
• Clustered Hyper‑V
• Dell EMC SAN
• VEEAM
• ESET Protection
• Mimecast
• HP Aruba switches
• Cisco firewalls

Why This Role?

• Work directly with the IT Manager and Operations Director
• Develop your skills across a wide range of technologies
• Friendly, close‑knit team environment
• Real responsibility in a business‑critical role

Interested?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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