IT Configuration Technician (Permanent)

Department:  IT  Type of Contract:  Permanent / Part Time (20 Hours) - Weekends and Evenings Only Changing Lives through Education What We Do: Our IT Team supports the campus by managing systems, troubleshooting issues, protecting data and enhancing our digital tools, ensuring that our students and staff experience smooth and secure operations across the institution.  The Role:   Do you consider yourself a skilled and proactive IT Technician? To provide high quality, face to face IT services to students and staff based on one of the GBS campuses.  To provide high quality, face to face IT services to students and staff based on one of the GBS campuses.  Providing technical support in moving and setting up of Audio Visual and IT equipment as required.  Set up and configuration of PC/laptop equipment with required operating systems installing software and drivers where necessary.  Follow best practice guidelines in ensuring security and privacy of networks and computer systems.  Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles (CompTIA Network+/CompTIA Security+). Hands-on experience with installation of operating systems and software, computer networks, network administration and network installation.  Experience of providing IT Support in person and remotely (by phone, on-line chat)  Knowledge of service management systems and ITIL best practice.  Knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems.  Knowledge of programming languages and operating systems (MS Exchange, Active Directory, and other Windows-based systems), current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring.  Knowledge with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions  25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays ~Workplace pension scheme ~ Tuition reimbursement for career development courses ~ Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more ~ Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more ~ Reward and recognition programme ~£500 award employee referral scheme ~ Discretionary annual performance bonus  “GBS has been a good place for professional growth. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.” — GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.