Senior IT Technician

Workflo Solutions Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish IT services provider is seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician to provide advanced technical assistance. Responsibilities include technical support, system administration, and project collaboration. Ideal candidates possess over 5 years of IT support experience and a comprehensive understanding of various technologies. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Puregym membership

Private medical insurance after 6 months

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an IT support role, with at least 2 years at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Defender & Entra ID, configuring access policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical support for IT incidents.
• Act as a primary escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Perform advanced administration and maintenance on client systems.
• Collaborate on client projects to ensure timely and quality completion.

Skills

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Communication

Education

5+ years of experience in IT support

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Windows Server

Azure

VMware

Job description

About Us

Workflo Solutions is a leading Scottish provider of outsourced IT, managed print, digitisation, and communication technology. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality technical support and IT solutions to a diverse range of clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellent customer service, rapid issue resolution, and our proactive approach to IT management.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician to join our team. This role will support our clients by providing advanced technical assistance, both on our helpdesk and at client premises, troubleshooting complex issues and contributing to the development and implementation of robust IT solutions. The Senior IT Technician will serve as a key escalation point for technical issues, mentor junior technicians and support project delivery and system maintenance for client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Provide high‑level technical support for IT incidents and service requests, ensuring issues are resolved promptly to minimise downtime for clients.
• Issue Escalation: Act as a primary escalation point for complex technical issues that junior technicians cannot resolve.
• System Administration: Perform advanced administration and maintenance on client systems, including servers, networks, hardware and software.
• Network Management: Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, resolving connectivity issues, implementing firewall and security configurations, and managing VPN setups.
• Project Support: Collaborate on client projects, such as system upgrades, cloud migrations and infrastructure deployments, to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Client Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with clients to provide updates on issue resolution, project status and ongoing maintenance work.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, network setups and technical processes.
• Mentorship: Support the development of junior technicians by providing training, guidance and oversight on technical procedures and client interactions.
• Proactive Monitoring: Use monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential system issues before they impact clients.
• Best Practices: Ensure compliance with industry best practices, including security standards, data protection policies and ITIL frameworks as applicable.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in an IT support role, with at least 2 years at a senior or advanced technician level, preferably in an outsourced or managed IT services environment.
• Experience in an MSP environment.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong understanding and hands‑on experience with implementing Microsoft Defender & Entra ID, configuring conditional access policies and responding to incidents.
• Backup Administration: Set up, deploy and maintain reliable backup solutions to ensure data security and recovery.
• Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs.
• Cloud services (Azure, AWS or similar).
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper‑V.
• End‑user device management (Windows, Mac and mobile OS).

Security Knowledge

• Experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, including firewall configurations, antivirus management, multi‑factor authentication and basic incident response.

Problem‑Solving Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently and as part of a team, with a high success rate in root‑cause analysis and solution implementation.

Certifications (preferred but not required)

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Microsoft Azure certifications or Cisco CCNA.

Customer Service Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a client‑focused approach to technical support.

Organisational Skills

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and handle multiple client needs in a fast‑paced environment.

Project Support

• Experience assisting with or leading technical projects, such as system migrations or infrastructure upgrades, is beneficial.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Proactive and Resourceful: Eager to find and implement effective solutions, willing to go the extra mile to exceed client expectations.
• Attention to Detail: Careful and precise in troubleshooting and documenting technical issues.
• Team‑Oriented: Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge to build a strong support team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity for Growth: As a Senior IT Technician, you will have a clear path for growth within our organisation, with opportunities for additional training and advancement.
• Diverse Work Environment: Work with a variety of clients and technologies, providing a dynamic and fulfilling technical experience.
• Professional Development: We support ongoing professional development, including certifications and training in the latest technologies.
• In addition to the salary, staff receive employee discounts using Perbox, Puregym membership and private medical insurance (after 6 months).