IT Support Officer

DIMENSIONS; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Jeddah is looking for an IT Support Officer to manage and support all aspects of IT systems and services. In this role, you will ensure the security and integrity of computer operations while providing outstanding support for staff technical issues. Ideal candidates have strong IT knowledge, particularly with Windows Server and Microsoft tools, and show commitment to improving IT services.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT/industry experience and/or qualifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of IT Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide first point of IT Support contact for all staff.
• Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate as needed.

Skills

Windows Server

Windows 7

Microsoft Office

IT Management

Education

Relevant IT degree or industry experience

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Exchange Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Lync Server

MYOB Accountants Enterprise

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMWare vSphere

Job description

The IT Support Officer role is responsible for supporting all aspects of the IT systems and services. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for ensuring the security and integrity of computer operations and systems development in accordance with the firms strategic plan & IT plan.

Key Responsibility

· Provide first point of IT Support contact for all WLF staff.

· Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications.

· Assisting staff or clients through a series of actions, either face to face; email or over the telephone to help set up systems or resolve issues.

· Troubleshoot technical issues to resolution and/or escalate to supplier or partner organisations as required.

· Log all incidents and service requests in WLFs designated Helpdesk system.

· Manage Helpdesk tickets, planning and prioritising systematically to minimise backlog and ensure operational efficiency.

· Ensure system and data security is maintained at a high standard, ensuring the integrity of the WLF network is not compromised.

· Expedite the repair of hardware faults and software configuration problems, notifying or forwarding to relevant suppliers in a timely manner.

· Monitor performance of WLF systems, ensuring issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.

· Provide technical assistance to project teams and undertake technical project roles when required; supporting the roll-out of new applications and solutions

· Demonstrate commitment to and promotion of a culture of service excellence and continual improvement within the IT team.

· Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with key suppliers, conducting dealings in a professional and appropriate manner.

· Assist with ongoing development of related firm policies and procedures, including appropriate controls around organizational change management.

Qualifications or experience necessary

1. Relevant IT/industry experience and/or qualifications/experience in the following areas: Windows Server, Windows 7 & Microsoft Office.

2. Demonstrated understanding of IT Management.

Desirable: 1. Experience within a financial / accounting IT packages.

2. Experience with any of the following: Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Lync Server, MYOB Accountants Enterprise, Active Directory, Group Policy, VMWare vSphere.

3. Relevant IT degree or industry experience.