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ITSS Senior Technician Closing Date: 10th August 2018 Brentwood School is looking for Senior IT Technician to form the integral part of a busy IT department to provide IT assistance to the School community, whilst supporting other members of the team. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting day-to-day IT operations in the absence of the IT Manager. Responsibilities will include responding to IT support requests in accordance with the helpdesk procedures and priorities, delivering a high quality service to all users and working with the IT Manager to implement new projects and developments. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and problem solving skills as well as motivation and initiative. A recognised academic qualification or experience appropriate to the role is essential, as is the ability to deliver a high level of customer service. Previous experience working within the education sector is desirable but not essential. Download further information in the link below or email: [email protected] http://fluencycontent-schoolwebsite.netdna-ssl.com/FileCluster/BrentwoodSchool/MainFolder/Job-Vacancies/Working-Here/ITSS-Senior-Technician-July-2018.pdf The deadline for applications is on Friday 10th August 2018. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised. Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

GreatFind Recruitment are exclusively working alongside a highly reputable South West London Independent Primary School in search for a Network Officer to join their team. This highly popular and reputable school has achieved fantastic results in recent years and has a high rate of pupil and employee satisfaction. They operate a small to medium sized campus and have an in-house IT team who provide first class support to students and school staff. The new post holder will ideally have 2-3 years experience supporting school networks in a similar capacity and be comfortable with providing day to day technical support to large user bases. Experience in the educational sector is highly desirable for this role. The Network Officer will take overall responsibility for managing and supporting the school’s IT systems, ensuring that they are reliable and that appropriate service levels are maintained. You will gain invaluable experience from senior IT technicians and support staff and enjoy a good level of responsibility and sense of ownership within your role. The School’s innovative approach to learning will ensure you are working on exciting new IT projects - whilst growing and developing within your role. If you are keen to improve, learn and develop, this is a great opportunity for you to join an organisation that is very employee focused. What the role involves: Providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support services to staff and pupils and ensuring an accurate incident log and reporting function is maintained Liaising with stakeholders, suppliers and vendors during new project management and technical query resolution Carrying out audits and quality assurance of the IT systems, and reporting findings back to the Director of IT to identify areas for improvement Ensuring all licensing, warranties and documentation is up to date and compliant with legal and IT policy requirements Undergoing up skilling and training as required; whilst also delivering training materials to support staff Coordinating out of hours support for scheduled and emergency scenarios to ensure down time is kept to a minimum Monthly reporting to the IT Director to assess the overall performance of the IT infrastructure Supporting, monitoring, maintaining and managing a wide range of technical systems associated with the School’s IT infrastructure In addition to the above, you will be working closely with the Director of IT and key stakeholders to appropriately specify new systems and services in line with teaching and learning requirements. This fantastic opportunity offers the right candidate a great platform for self-development, whilst also providing a very rewarding level of responsibility within the school. There is a strong ethos and focus on employee satisfaction and progression within the organisation, which is great for candidates who are motivated and ambitious in their work and for those who seeking long-term career prospects. What we identify as the key skills and experience required for the role: Technical: Strong knowledge of current IT best practice, standards, and statutory requirements, particularly within educational environments Good all-round experience with filtered web access, data storage, email services, networked printing, backups, and various software packages used within learning and development VMware Virtualisation experience, including servers, storage and backups Network/IP services experience such as DHCP, DNS, LDAP, wireless, and VPN’s Adept with MS Office Suite and it’s use within education Windows and iOS systems management, software, services and deployment Active Directory infrastructure set up experience Knowledge of Firewalls, filtering and safeguarding within a large user environment Person Specification: Able to strategically analyse complex issues, make informed judgments and take appropriate actions when required Good leadership qualities - able to lead and motivate others in the workplace and ensure a collaborative effort is delivered Strong communication skills - able to discuss and explain technical issues to non-technical users and stakeholders Willing to learn new technologies outside of traditional practice based on the strategic requirements and with a keen interest in evolving hardware technologies and make recommendations on how they should be incorporated into the School Demonstrable awareness concerning safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the workplace is also important Employment Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave rising to 30 days after two years’ service. In addition, the site is closed between Christmas and New Year. Free Lunch provided onsite Pension - Employee contributions are 1% and this will rise to 3% in April 2018. The employer contribution is 3%. If you are you interested in applying for the role - submit your application today. This is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding employer in South West London who provides a fantastic work environment for its staff. The benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package to match the skills and experience of the successful candidate and endless training and development opportunities. We anticipate a high level of applications for this sought after post and may contact applicants for a brief telephone interview to discuss your suitability to the role. GreatFind Recruitment is an equal opportunities provider, acting as recruitment partner in relation to this role. Please note, an enhanced DBS check will be required before the appointment of a new post holder. To Apply please send your CV to [email protected] Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] @greatFind we have a number of 1st / 2nd / 3rd Line, Project Engineering and IT Manager roles available within the Education / Corporate Technology sector - contact us for a full list of available job opportunities

Service Desk Engineer - Multiple Vacancies – 1st line through to 2nd Line Salary £18k to £27k Great opportunity working for a leading Trust of Schools in Surrey / SW London Brief Summary of Requirements / Technical Skill Requirements: · Good knowledge of ICT systems - Servers, Networking and Wireless · Ability to support Server 2012 – Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP · Good knowledge on Office 365 · Windows 7 and 10 desktop support · Excellent Troubleshooting and Communication skills If you have experience supporting schools and are seeking a new challenge for 2018 Apply Now Benefits include: - · 24 days annual leave · Amazing 15%+ Pension Contribution To Apply please send your CV to [email protected] Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] @greatFind we have a number of 1st / 2nd / 3rd Line, Project Engineering and IT Manager roles available within the Education / Corporate Technology sector - contact us for a full list of available job opportunities For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on all Social Media Channels - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ https://www.facebook.com/GreatFindRecruitment/ https://twitter.com/greatfind_ravi

We are looking for a full-time Senior IT technician, with the required skills and experience who can plan, organise and successfully deliver the required outcomes of the school as a senior member of the IT team. You will aim to deliver an excellent service that meets the needs of the school and fulfils staff and learners’ expectations. The successful applicant should have strong communication, analytical, technical and problem-solving skills. Previous experience of an IT support environment, where you have supported and implemented hardware, software and Cloud-based solutions is essential. The position would suit someone with extensive technical and practical knowledge of Desktop PCs/servers, Office applications and cloud services i.e. Office 365 and Google G suite. Previous support experience of Telephone Systems, Mobile Phones, Network troubleshooting, Tablets & Apple Macs is also desirable. If you are interested please ask for an application pack [email protected]. You can also send your CV for an initial review. Job Description attached.JD - Senior IT Technician.pdf

An exciting Deputy ‘hands on’ IT Manager opportunity for a leading education institution in the Watford area. Excellent benefits on offer including 30 days annual leave plus more… Key skills required. 3-6 years third line server administration experience Windows server 2012 R2 – 2019 Windows 10 Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Cloud Technologies; Azure Configuration and Deployment of servers. Active Directory Exchange Online Azure Virtual Servers Hyper-V Virtualisation Backup Technologies Contact me for full details or Apply today and send a copy of your CV to me directly [email protected] or call 07904 015757. .................................................. .................. Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/

Senior IT Engineer Opportunity working for a leading group of Schools based in South London. BENEFITS: 26 days annual leave + bank hols; dynamic working environment; local government pension scheme; Perk Box (shopping and restaurant vouchers); training & development programmes; cycle to work scheme; childcare vouchers; great career progression opportunities Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Primarily based in a school in South London (99.9% of the time) –with the expectation that you may be required to visit other schools when required The Academy Group includes significant numbers of schools in both the public and the private sector, working together for a mutual benefit. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people across London. THE ROLE Support the IT Service Manager in delivering, maintaining and supporting technology in the Academy Assist in the management of staff, including their activity, performance and development Responsibility for day to day delivery of IT Services within the Academy, with additional support and guidance provided by the IT Manager and Deputy IT Manager(s) Manage plans/implementation of developments in the IT service Line manage the IT Technicians at the school Desktop and application support (i.e. diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications) Server and network support Monitor the Schools’ procedures on configurations and installations Asset management Design, implementation and monitoring of the schools’ backup and virus policies, as well as security systems to protect hardware, data and confidential information WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Excellent communication skills, enabling effective relationships to be built with colleagues, students and teachers at the school Experience working in a school as an IT Technician/Senior Technician or in a similar capacity Advanced knowledge of network operating systems Experience in virtualised server environments Highly adaptable problem-solver If interested, please e-mail your updated CV and you will receive a response should you be shortlisted. Otherwise, if you know someone who is suitable please pass on these details. Successful referrals will be rewarded with a £250 voucher. APPLY NOW – Submit your CV to [email protected] or contact us today on 07904 015757 to discuss the opportunity further. GreatFind Recruitment is a London based recruitment agency specialising within the IT and EdTech sectors. We pride ourselves on our strategic, consultative approach, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet your goals. We help you grow, whether you’re exploring your career options or building your own team. Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment 19 Years Experience working with Schools! Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/

Join a friendly IT team with a leading independent school in the Staines area as their new Senior IT Engineer! Our client is offering a salary of £42,000, including free lunches and Great benefits. Role Overview Your responsibilities will include supporting the school's IT and infrastructure, including systems and software, and maintaining networks. Responsibilities: ● Providing daily support to the students, teachers and school support staff across the site. ● Working alongside the Network manager to resolve infrastructure issues and manage IT projects. ● Deployment of end-user hardware and software across the school, including desktops, laptops and tablets, cabling, printers, AV equipment and other peripherals ● Management and support of the school's core infrastructure, data and services within the defined SLA’s. ● Assist with all escalated IT issues in collaboration with the systems manager. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Experience working within a similar role - must be education environment based. ● Extensive experience in supporting an IT infrastructure with particular emphasis on end-user devices, support within an educational environment and knowledge of 2nd & 3rd line systems - MS Server, Office 365, VMware, Networking and Firewalls. ● Communication skills across various audiences, including SLTs, teachers, support staff, and students. ● Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, VMWare, desktop applications and associated hardware such as laptops, desktops, printers and peripherals. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Apply or call today! Message or submit your CV directly to me. Ravi PatelManaging DirectorGreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email your application CV to - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

A customer-focused, highly technical and enthusiastic IT Engineer is needed to support an independent school in Notting Hill area. With a salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience. Please note you must have experience working within Schools, Colleges or the education sector. Role Overview In this role, You will be responsible for providing IT support and strategic advice to students, teachers and school staff to ensure the technical side of learning and school systems are running smoothly. Responsibilities: ● Monitoring all hardware and software on the school grounds. ● Be the first point of contact for all technical issues. ● Install and update all school IT systems. ● Ensure that escalated IT issues are resolved within the school's service level agreements. ● Assuring ICT systems are fully functional, robust and secure at local schools through appropriate policies and procedures. ● Ensuring all IT changes are managed in a structured way and documented correctly. ● Making sure that all reported incidents are resolved efficiently. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Experience working in a similar role with a school, college or education institute. ● Excellent understanding of school IT systems. ● Strong technical skills, including Microsoft products - Active Directory & Group Policy, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 & Above and Microsoft 365. ● Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. ● Experience in diagnosing and resolving technical errors. Apply or call today! Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email CV and application to - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVE**

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for a new technical opportunity? If so, join this leading independent school based in South West London as their new Network Manager! With an attractive salary of up to £55,000 plus a great set of benefits. Role Overview Among your responsibilities will be maintaining the school's network infrastructure and servers, managing network-dependent systems, and dealing with the network, server, or system requests and other 3rd line support requests. Responsibilities: ● Assure that all systems and files are backed up and that backups are monitored and tested regularly.● Manage, install, and administer the school's IT infrastructure, including servers (both physical and virtual), networking equipment, client devices, telephony system, and cloud services.● Use your expertise to ensure all Office 365 issues are dealt with efficiently. ● Taking care of routine issues related to network connectivity and maintaining network cabinets.● Plan, implement and integrate hardware and software procurement, implementation, and integration with the IT Director.● Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of IT equipment within the school. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Experience working in a similar position. ● Relevant qualification. ● Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Windows Server, Windows 10/11, (VMware), SAN, Office 365, Azure AD, Endpoint management and MDM, particularly SCCM and Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune. Apply today or contact us. Ravi Patel Managing DirectorGreatFind RecruitmentTel - 07904 015757 Email CV to - [email protected] **APPROVED**

We are exclusively recruiting for a Senior IT Technician role at Westminster School, a prestigious educational institution situated at the heart of London. Offering a salary of £34,000 per annum, the role comes with a flexible rota-based schedule and the possibility of occasional out-of-hours work. Initially on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, there's potential for the role to become permanent. Benefits Include working in a prestigious educational setting, enjoy 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a discretionary stand-down period during the festive season, free gym access, and complimentary lunch daily. Role Overview The Senior IT Technician position is an exciting and critical component of the IT team at Westminster School. Reporting directly to the Helpdesk Manager, this multi-faceted role ensures the efficient and effective operation of the school’s IT facilities, benefiting teaching staff, support staff, and pupils alike. Key Responsibilities · Manage and configure Active Directory, including user account creation and modification · Software deployment via platforms such as Intune and JAMF · Act as the first point of contact for user support and troubleshooting · Execute corrective actions for reported or observed faults · Coordinate warranty hardware repairs · Install and set up desktops, laptops, and consumables · Oversee external contractors for tasks like AV installations and data cabling · Manage AV equipment setup for various lectures and presentations Requirements · Previous experience in a similar role · Familiarity with Hybrid Microsoft Domain and Azure Active Directory · Office 365, Powershell, Switch and Firewall management, JAMF or MDM. · Strong skills in switch management and enterprise printing and wireless systems · Exceptional communication and organisational abilities Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

Harrap ICT provides high quality support to primary schools across Hampshire. The majority of our work is done on-site at the schools but we also provide remote assistance over the phone or via the Internet. Job Description The company is expanding and has a vacancy for a bright experienced IT Technician. We are looking for an intelligent and self-motivated individual to work with the support teams ensuring that all customers receive a high quality, reliable and secure service. Essential attributes for a successful candidate: A desire to impress colleagues and customers Using initiative to deliver impressive results Eagerness to learn and develop tech skills Flexibility, team spirit and adaptability Excellent communication skills Friendly, confident, smart and personable Enthusiastic, tenacious and hard working You must thrive on a challenge and have the experience and ability to work to deadlines. The role involves working as part of a small team and as an individual to support school staff on routine and ad hoc visits including helping and advising on issues, repairing machines or troubleshooting faults. The role primarily focuses on providing support and development for schools, there will be wide exposure to all activities undertaken by Harrap ICT including project/R&D based work. The job will largely involve travelling directly from home to schools across Hampshire to provide support and development during their recurrent weekly or fortnightly visits. Plus regular visits to head office in Winchester. A full driving license is essential. You will report to the Support and Operations Managers. Taking ownership of issues, tracking calls and communicating with customers and colleagues is the key to being successful in this role. There will be opportunities for advancement for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities To provide 1st, 2nd line onsite and remote support; including telephone support Managing and tracking support issues effectively and communicating progress to customers Assist with and implement IT solutions (hardware and software) Maximise and promote system utilisation by all users, providing relevant training where necessary Maintain documentation for all systems (hardware and software). To include all applications installed and network topology. Assist with software licensing to ensure legality Undertake system monitoring, including disk space maintenance to ensure system integrity, and minimisation of down time Undertake network cabling adjustments as and when requested to ensure all PC’s and peripheral devices are connected and accessible Working with team members to meet deadlines Using initiative to learn and be up to date with the latest technologies Key Skills Experience of IT in the education sector IT hardware knowledge is desirable; experience of working with/ building computers Some windows server experience is essential. This includes Active Directory, Group Policy, Powershell, Batch Files, Print Configuration and Management. Networking experience is desirable as there will be exposure to cabling, switches and cabinets. Other desirable technical experience: Apple Configurator/ OSX Server, Linux command line (mainly Ubuntu). School based hardware such as projectors and interactive panels. You should also have: A natural affinity for technology A logical approach to troubleshooting problems The ability to work independently and within a team environment Additional Information Salary range £23,000-£35,000 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time/term-time only. We will consider applicants looking for a full-time or part-time role and this can be based on all-year or term-time only. Our standard week is 37.5 hours to fit around customer requirements, with 30 minutes of daily breaks. Travel is not included. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions. On that basis we require that applicants reveal all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, both spent and unspent. If you are successful with this application, any failure to disclose such information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. Your covering letter should outline your skills and how they meet our needs. There is no specific end date for applications. Applicants will be reviewed on a first come, first seen basis. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES OR JOBS BOARDS PLEASE www.harrap.it **APPROVED**

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Our 3rd Line Engineer role is a full time position, ideal for someone with a background in Education or working in a small IT team and looking for a new challenge! An excellent salary and benefits is offered and the successful candidate will have lots of opportunity to develop their skills. A highly desirable pension scheme is also offered as part of the package. Role Overview With a competitive salary of between £32,500 and £36,000 the successful candidate will begin a full time role (35 hours), and will report to the IT Manager. The post holder will be actively encouraged to pursue CPD opportunities, and will be instrumental in providing IT support for our client. As well as supporting the IT Manager, you will primarily be 3rd line support (server and network maintenance) but will also be involved with 1st and 2nd line tasks when required. Responsibilities: ● Help to create user guides and technical documents ● Promote best practice across IT systems ● Lead IT training when required ● Assist in managing the IT helpdesk system correctly and respond to requests ● Maintain the asset database and technical knowledge base ● Ensure support tickets are resolved ● Assist in creating automatic work flows when required ● Maintain the backup and disaster recovery services ● Assist the Deputy IT Manager in maintaining software and infrastructure including: servers; internet access filter; network devices; network and data security; system monitoring; workstations and mobile devices; software installation; cabling and network switch device configuration; and network troubleshooting and monitoring. ● Assist to maintain the following: email; intranet services; paperless technology; installation of clients and updates of the MIS, SIMS; Google Work Space, Apple network and daily system reporting. ● Assist in maintaining our client’s CCTV ● Maintain our client’s website ● Engage in regular communication across all departments to facilitate smooth running of our client’s IT provision ● Work emergency hours when required ● Work at other sites when required Essential Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: ● Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science or related field ● Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (ITIL) ● Minimum of 3 years third line server administration experience ● Minimum of 3 years experience working in IT Helpdesk support ● Experience of: Windows server 2012 R2 – 2019; Veeam Backup, MS 365 (Admin Center); Google Workspace (Management Console); Active Directory and GPOs; Exchange Online; MS Power Automate and Power Apps; Hyper V Virtualisation; Microsoft Deployment Toolkit; SQL Server; SharePoint Online and HP/Aruba Switches. Person Specification: ● Good communication skills both written and verbal ● Comfortable negotiating ● Good time management skills ● Comfortable troubleshooting problems and solution focused ● Works well under pressure and able to prioritise workload ● Happy to take the lead if required, or work as part of a team ● Excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills ● Proactive and interested in CPD ● Good attention to detail ● An interest in technological developments Nice to have but not essential: ● Experience of the following: Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); Project Management (Prince 2) (AGILE) Methodologies; Cisco Meraki; Capita SIMs (SIMS.net / FMS); PaperCut Print Management;, Sophos Endpoint Security and Jamf. ● Access to a car and clean UK driving licence ● An understanding of Health and Safety requirements Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/

GreatFind Recruitment are on the hunt for an IT Support & Project Engineer for our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking IT organisation, delivering IT services to the UK’s most prestigious schools. The purpose of the role is to provide remote and onsite IT support, plus to assist with IT project implementations. Benefits include: Laptop, Mobile phone, 23 days holiday, Pension, Training, Excellent career development opportunities. This role will provide the IT Support & Project Engineer with the opportunity to get in depth experience with a wide variety of the very latest technologies. It will suit someone with enthusiasm and ambition who is looking to build a strong career in IT. Salary: Up to £30k per annum. Key Responsibilities Provide IT support services to our client schools, remotely and onsite. Deal enthusiastically and promptly with requests and issues. Assist with IT project implementations, from planning and design through to completion. Work with the wider team to deliver IT support services and IT projects. Skills and Experience A passion for technology is essential. A minimum of two years’ experience in an IT role. Experience of working with and supporting a range of information technologies, the following preferred: - Microsoft technologies: 365, Windows, AD, Server and Exchange - Networks: network switches, wireless networks, cabling infrastructure - Cyber security - Cloud technologies (google) - Back-up solutions The Ideal Candidate You will be a technology enthusiast who is good with people and enjoy solving problems. You will be able to work both under direction and on your own initiative, prioritising jobs as required. You will be service focussed and maintain a positive and approachable outlook. You will be energetic and proactive, finding ways to improve the services provided in addition to fixing problems that occur. You will be keen to learn and gain experience with new technologies and their use in an education environment. Our client provides a wide range of IT systems and services working with leading schools and colleges to deliver enterprise-grade IT systems, support and knowledge that enable quality, innovation and excellence in education. This role requires regular working at client sites. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Apply Today by sending your CV to [email protected] or contact me for a call in confidence for further information. .................................................. .................. Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

[h=1]Our client is looking for a Senior 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join a vibrant and well-established Network team in the Education sector.[/h]Role Overview With an excellent starting salary of £40,000 per annum, and the progression to £41,000 per annum, this role is a fantastic opportunity for an IT expert. This full time role will give the successful candidate plenty of opportunities to develop their skills, as well as the chance to join a reputable and respected team. The successful candidate will hold key technical responsibilities, and will need to be willing to work flexibly within their team. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Responsibilities: ● Assist the Network Manager to ensure that support requests are prioritised and resolved efficiently ● Carry out planned maintenance, upgrades and backups ● Install server updates ● Run network security audits ● Maintain hosted wireless network infrastructure ● Maintain and support G Suite ● Maintain and support Cisco Switches / Network and Routers, Microsoft and SQL servers ● Administer web filtering procedures ● Resolve second and third level support requests ● Help to plan and implement new IT services ● Ensure the IT teams work to agreed budgets and ensure all IT projects are good value for money ● Help the IT Manager to set annual budgets ● Keep on top of new IT products and processes to be able to recommend opportunities for improvement ● Help to create an IT business and disaster recovery plan ● Actively participate in further training Essential Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: ● Degree or equivalent qualification, as well as the following qualifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) amd ITIL Foundation ● Working knowledge of all aspects of IT systems and networks ● Knowledge of the installation, configuration and management of: HP San; HP brocade, cabling systems, CAT5 and fibre-optic; Routers (ISDN, WAN, LAN); bridges (ISDN, Local and Remote); switches and filtering; SNMP Management (CISCO works); Symantec Netbackup; VMware VSphere; Business Continuity; UPS management and configuration; and diagnostic equipment. ● Previous experience in the Education sector ● Experience and knowledge of project management Person Specification: ● Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal ● Comfortable working as part of a team ● Good time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines ● Excellent negotiation skills Nice to have but not essential: ● Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ● VMware (VCP) VSphere 4.1 or higher ● Basic VBS scripts ● Prince2 Foundation Apply Today by sending your CV to [email protected] or contact me for a call in confidence for further information. .................................................. .................. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

This leading independent school is searching for a 2nd Line IT Technician to join their community and help provide technical support to students, teachers and school staff. This role is based in Banstead with an excellent salary of £32,000 + unbeatable benefits such as free lunches, life assurance and use of the school's leisure facilities! Role Overview Providing a wide range of technical support and troubleshooting assistance over the phone, via email, and in-person, you will be the first point of contact for IT Support within the school's community. Responsibilities: ● Respond to users' IT support inquiries and resolve them over the phone, via email or in person. ● Cover the 1st Line support Desk when required. ● Performing diagnostic tests to identify and resolve faults. ● Testing and evaluation of all new technology and applications before use. ● Maintaining accurate records of IT service desk requests by updating them and documenting them. ● Be available In the case of major technical issues or upgrades that are not possible to perform during regular working hours. ● Keeping up to date with new developments in software and hardware that could benefit the school. ● Training users on new systems by performing technical demonstrations to teach school staff operational procedures. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Excellent written and oral communication skills. ● Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Classroom, Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policies, AD Federation Services, MS Exchange, MS Lync and • MS Windows operating systems. ● Familiar with using School MIS systems. ● Background of working with Apple hardware and software. ● Strong knowledge of Server Virtualisation - VMWare. Person Specification: ● Technical and problem solver. ● The ability to work under pressure. ● Passion for all things IT. ● Confident. ● Patient Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email CV to - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/

We are recruiting for a 2nd Line IT Senior Engineer for a leading Independent School in West London. Your role as will include 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line maintenance and support of the Schools ICT Systems as well as assisting team members. Experience required: Microsoft Server Stack, Virtual servers, VMware, SAN, Networking, Wireless, Firewalls, SCCM. Experience and Knowledge Supporting networks and infrastructure in a 2nd and 3rd capacity. Windows and Apple Mac systems, software and services. Active Directory, Office365., MDMs, Network services, wireless, Windows Servers Salary package - IT Senior Engineer Line Engineer – Up to £35k for the right candidate. Closing Date - Monday 6th May Ideally we are looking for candidates with previous experience working in Schools or in an Education managed service provider. A host of Great benefits on offer. Kindly contact me for full details or submit your application / CV directly to me - [email protected] Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment 19 Years Experience working with Schools! Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] @GreatFind we have a number of 1st / 2nd / 3rd Line, Project Engineering and IT Manager roles available within the Education / Corporate Technology sector - contact us for a full list of available job opportunities For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**