Senior IT Engineer
New Role! IT, Education sector
Job Title Senior IT Engineer
Department IT Services
Reporting To Group Director of IT Services
Hours 37 hours per week, shift-based
Purpose of the role!
To provide expert 3rd line support for systems, servers, and networking infrastructure - including Mac environments and telephony - and to act as the primary escalation point for 1st and 2nd line IT staff.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & End User Support
- Maintain and support the college network, including PCs, thin clients, interactive whiteboards, printers, Apple Macs, IP telephones, and physical infrastructure.
- Investigate and resolve hardware and software issues on both PC and Mac platforms using appropriate logging and diagnostic tools.
- Manage network patching to wall sockets and switch cabinets in line with best practice.
- Support staff and students with college Wi-Fi networks.
Incident & Ticket Management
- Log, own, and manage incidents through to resolution, keeping users informed of progress throughout.
- Reassign or escalate tickets to senior staff where appropriate, ensuring timely resolution.
- Provide cover for the IT Service Desk and other Systems Engineers when required.
Systems Administration
- Support and administer Office 365 for staff and students.
- Deploy and manage software on PCs and Macs using SCCM and Jamf Pro.
- Support college telephony systems, including wired IP phones, Wi-Fi, and smartphones.
- Support all printing and copying devices, including consumable management.
Projects & Collaboration
- Manage your own projects end-to-end, liaising with end users at all levels, external providers, and internal support teams.
- Assist with IT equipment relocations across campus.
- Participate in college-wide projects and contribute to continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
Technical Skills
- Windows 10 installation & troubleshooting
- Office 365 administration
- PC hardware support
- IP telephony (hardware & software)
- Interactive whiteboards / smartboards
- SCCM and/or Jamf Pro
- Minimum 3 years' hands-on IT support experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Experience with call logging / ticketing systems
- Excellent communication skills, including with non-technical users
- Self-motivated and capable of independent working
- Comfortable working flexibly as part of a team
Working hours
Core hours of support run Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30, with two standard shift patterns:
- Early Shift 08:00 -16:00
- Late Shift 09:30 -17:30
- Evening (Rota) 11:00 - 19:00 or 13:00 -21:00 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Evening cover is provided on a rota basis. Under exceptional circumstances, hours may be varied following consultation with the post holder. Working at other campuses may also be required from time to time.