1st Line Support Technician
Maidstone
up to £24k DOE
VR/03036J

Established for over 30 years, our client, a Microsoft Certified Partner, seeks a new 1st Line Support Technician due to expansion. You will be responsible for supporting customers by online web/email support and direct telephone support as required.

As a small company of 15 staff, they offer a relaxed atmosphere with a great team bond, like a family. They have recently moved to larger open plan offices to accommodate their expansion plans.
They work up to the latest Server technology, Modern firewalls and protection systems.
Recent projects include installing the latest Servers (Physical and Virtual) to migrate from older 2008 systems or starting a Server-based network from scratch; installing firewalls and setting up and migrating Exchange to Office 365.
Regarding professional development, the client provides training material and time to study. They promote from within and expect all 2nd Line engineers to work towards Microsoft MCSA and all 3rd line engineers to work towards Microsoft MCSE.

Working hours for the 1st Line Support Technician will be on a rotational shift basis ranging from 05:00 - 13:30, 08:30 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 17:30. Candidates must be willing to use their own transport daily for work (Mileage Allowance paid - 35ppm). The client is considering replacing the early shift with a 24/7 requirement in the future. A permit is provided for staff to park in nearby long stay car parks Mon - Fri.

Responsibilities of the 1st Line Support Technician
Provide 1st Line Service Desk support for incidents (problem/issues) or service requests related to hardware, software, network connectivity
Administration of group server and network infrastructure
Fault-finding skills are important especially at network, printer and computer level
Maintenance of all technical and user documentation ensuring it is always up-to-date and accurate
Management and control of backups and secure storage
Assist with hardware and software purchases including licensing and ISO standards
Assist with Active Directory and Exchange mailbox creation
VOIP and mobile phone support

Skills and Experience
Good understanding of Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 7, XP
Experience in Exchange 2010/2013/2016/2019 and ideally Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of web applications, networks, protocols and email (SMTP, POP3, Exchange)
Experience with Microsoft Exchange management on 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019
Good understanding of TCP/IP Networking and experience with DHCP, DNS, VPN
Firewalls and Switches, Routers
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory
Troubleshooting printers and copiers

Soft Skills
Experience dealing with technical end-users in a support role
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Willing to work within a team and as an individual
Good technical and diagnosis aptitude is essential

Desirable Skills:
Good understanding of all handheld peripherals, e.g. iPad, iPhone, Android, etc.
MAC OSX OS desirable

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