Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Senior IT Engineer to support the company's day-to-day IT operations. The role will be responsible for providing technical support to users, maintaining IT equipment and systems, assisting with networking and firewall administration, managing Active Directory-related tasks, supporting printers and other office IT equipment, and coordinating with external IT vendors when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day technical support to employees for hardware, software, network, and general IT-related issues.
- Troubleshoot desktops, laptops, peripherals, and other office IT equipment.
- Perform basic network troubleshooting including LAN, Wi-Fi, IP addressing, connectivity, switches, and related network issues.
- Assist with the administration and troubleshooting of Sophos Firewall.
- Manage Basic Active Directory Functions including:
- Creating and disabling user accounts
- Password resets
- Managing user access and permissions
- Adding users or computers to the domain
- Managing basic Group Policy-related requirements
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain office printers and network printers.
- Coordinate and liaise with external vendors for IT equipment purchases.
- Hardware replacement and repairs.
- Warranty and support cases.
- Quotations and procurement.
- Installation and maintenance services.
- Assist with the setup and deployment of new computers, laptops, printers, and other IT equipment.
- Maintain basic IT hardware and software inventory records.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding of employees from an IT perspective.
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff or external vendors where necessary.
- Maintain basic documentation of IT systems, configurations, equipment, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Ensure IT equipment and systems are kept operational and properly maintained.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, Wi-Fi, and basic network troubleshooting.
- Sophos Firewall administration and troubleshooting.
- Microsoft Active Directory.
- Windows desktop and laptop troubleshooting.
- Hardware troubleshooting and basic PC maintenance.
- Printer installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 applications.
- User account and access management.
- Basic IT security practices.
- IT equipment setup and deployment.
- Vendor coordination and IT procurement.
Qualifications / Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Previous experience in IT support, helpdesk, desktop support, or an IT infrastructure environment would be an advantage.
- Basic experience with Active Directory, networking, firewalls, and Windows environments.
- Experience with Sophos products would be an advantage.
- Relevant IT certifications would be beneficial but are not mandatory.