IT Operations Specialist – Desktop & Network Support

Systematix; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematix is actively seeking an IT Operations Analyst to support and optimise client IT infrastructure in Stevenage. The role covers desktop support, server administration, system monitoring, and network services on site.

You will provide executive support, contribute to IT project rollouts, and help maintain disaster recovery procedures, working with cross-functional teams to ensure stable, efficient IT operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent).
• Up-to-date professional IT certification.
• 4+ year experience of providing second line end user desktop support.
• 4+ year experience of PC applications / operating systems / hardware.
• Strong knowledge of IT hardware and associated peripherals.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Office applications.
• Ability to use technical documentation and diagnostic tools to solve hardware and software problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent judgment and strong analytical skills as well as follow-up and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessments.
• Willing to provide out of hours support and coverage for National holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing user and administrative support for IT systems, applications and Infrastructure.
• Providing technical guidance to users and management for IT related issues and queries.
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting of all relevant hardware, software and systems.
• Assist Manager/Supervisor in development of desktop support and local server systems strategy.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of all relevant hardware and software.
• Implementation and support of network operating systems and services.
• Configuration, installation & deployment of all PC’s and PC related peripherals.
• Configuration, installation, deployment & support of desktop management suite.
• Supporting local manufacturing systems.
• Developing and maintain appropriate desktop and server related procedures and ensure these procedures are enforced.
• Developing & maintaining appropriate disaster recovery procedures.
• Developing a working knowledge of department specific applications.
• Keeping abreast of technical aspects of PC-LAN computing environment.
• Providing project management for implementations and roll-outs.
• Providing Manager/Supervisor with equipment projections and assist with purchasing.
• Performing daily backup procedures as defined by technical leads.
• Identifying opportunities and recommend solutions for improving service, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performing system analysis and utilisation reports as required.
• Logging into and using telephone and computer based Service Desk system to record all support activities.

Skills

Desktop support

PC hardware

Windows OS

Office applications

Documentation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Risk assessments

After-hours support

Education

Associate’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

IT certification

Job description

Systematix is actively seeking an IT Operations Analyst to support and optimise client IT infrastructure in Stevenage. The role covers desktop support, server administration, system monitoring, and network services on site.

You will provide executive support, contribute to IT project rollouts, and help maintain disaster recovery procedures, working with cross-functional teams to ensure stable, efficient IT operations.