IT Engineer

83zero Limited; Egham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent school in Surrey is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to join their IT Services team. The role involves resolving technical issues, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting a diverse user base. A rewarding opportunity with strong perks, focusing on creating a dynamic learning environment.

Benefits

Full Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Free Lunches Every Day

Training and Self-Development Budget

23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in IT within an enterprise or educational setting.
• Strong second-line/third-line support background.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated technical issues via the Help Desk and communicate effectively.
• Maintain and enhance infrastructure including networks and servers.
• Lead on backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Education

Microsoft Certification

Apple Certification

Google Certification

ITIL Certification

BTEC/HND in IT

Tools

VMWare

Windows Server

Networking Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

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We're working with a highly respected independent school in Surrey who are looking to bring on an experienced IT Engineer to join their forward-thinking IT Services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT professional to play a critical role in supporting and enhancing a dynamic learning environment that embraces creativity, safety, and cutting-edge technology.

The successful candidate will become part of a close-knit IT team, supporting a wide range of technologies across Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, virtualisation, cloud systems and networking.

What's on Offer:

Full Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Free Lunches Every Day

Training and Self-Development Budget

23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

...and more!

The Role:
You'll report into the IT Manager and work alongside a team of five, supporting a diverse user base of students, faculty, and staff.

The position focuses on resolving escalations, maintaining robust infrastructure, and contributing to the future-proofing of systems and services. You'll be responsible for both day-to-day operational support and larger-scale project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Resolve escalated technical issues via the Help Desk and communicate progress effectively with users

Support the procurement, testing, and implementation of hardware and software

Maintain and enhance infrastructure including servers, networks, and endpoint devices

Lead on backup and disaster recovery strategies, including bi-annual reporting

Ensure compatibility of new technologies with existing infrastructure and educational needs

Manage delegated IT projects and resources

Contribute to IT documentation and user policies

Stay up to date with cybersecurity threats and solutions

Technical Environment Includes:

VMWare Enterprise

Windows Server (DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO)

Networking (Aruba CLI/Switching, VLANs, WiFi)

MacOS, Windows 10/11, ChromeOS

JAMF, Office 365, GSuite, Meraki, PaperCut

Cybersecurity tools and protocols

About You:

Minimum 5 years' experience in IT within an enterprise or educational setting

Strong second-line/third-line support background

Comfortable across Mac, Windows, and Google environments

Confident managing infrastructure and supporting large user bases

A clear communicator with strong organisational skills

A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced setting

Certifications such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, ITIL, or relevant BTEC/HND

Experience with scripting (e.g. Bash, Perl), access control, CCTV (Milestone), and SSO

Safeguarding:
This role involves working in a school setting. All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and child protection and will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Interested?
If you're looking for a rewarding IT role in a values-driven, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details.