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IT Technician

Derwentside College
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Consett, Durham DH8 9NH

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Derwentside College is a leading institution known for high learner and employer satisfaction, actively providing a range of apprenticeships.
  • The role requires proven experience in supporting Microsoft Networks, Microsoft Cloud Services, and managing IT security for servers and endpoint devices.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing network systems, administering security systems, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies to maintain Cyber Essentials+ accreditation.
  • The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with generous benefits including flexible working hours, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong customer service skills and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, with a requirement for a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the Country for its learner and employer satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.

What you will do

We are seeking an individual with proven experience of supporting Microsoft Networks, Microsoft Cloud Services, and administering security relating to servers and end point devices, showcasing strong customer service skills and incident management capabilities.

You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and administration of network systems, software, and IT resources in the College, and manage the College’s physical and virtual server estate, including backup configuration and disaster recovery. You will support and administer the security systems of the College in line with IT security policies including firewalls, security software and other relevant platforms to help the College to retain its Cyber Essentials+ accreditation and enhance the already excellent systems.

You will be dynamic, driven, and ambitious with a determination to be successful, with a 'can do’ attitude and an ability to demonstrate a resourceful and imaginative response to problems and opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

  • Generous annual leave entitlement (31 days on entry, rising to 36 after 5 years’ service)
  • Flexible working - including a hybrid working arrangement and a 2pm finish on a Friday
  • Christmas closure days
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
  • Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Annual staff wellbeing days
  • Continuous professional development
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free use of the on-site gym

This is a permanent, full-time post (working 35 hours per week). Starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience.

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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