Ict Lead Technical Specialist

Our client, an established family run Construction Company based in the Ilford area, have an exciting new opportunity for a permanent **ICT Lead Technical Specialist** to become an integral part of their IT Department.
You will also be responsible for:

- Administration and maintenance of the company's internal and cloud cased systems.
- Performing routine backups of the company's internal and cloud-based systems and archival of files stored on the network to assist with disaster recovery.
- Configuration and set-up of all new server systems required for the company to carry out its activities.
- Administration of firewall and overall responsibility for company IT security.
- Maintain server operating systems and security software utilised on the network, including the addition of new user accounts and establishment of rights and privileges.
- Install, configure and support Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Internet systems.
- Maintain network and server hardware and software.
- Assist ICT support staff in the resolution of complex issues.
- Arrange for external technical support where problems cannot be resolved in house.
- Monitor network and all IT system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Plan, co-ordinate, and implement network security measures.
- Provide telephone and desktop support to internal users.
- Forecast any needed improvements in internal systems and network, implementing any changes as authorised by the Associate IT Director.
- Provide cover for other ICT support staff.
- Attend training and develop relevant knowledge and skills.
- Provide any other reasonable duties as and when required.

Hours are on a 2 week shift rota of 8:00am to 5:00pm and 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Benefits include Healthcare after a probationary period and a company pension.