IT Systems Administrator

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Due to our continued growth and investment, we are looking to add to our IT team.

Main Purpose of the Role

Working as part of our IT team on a range continuous improvement projects across site that require IT advice and support. The job holder will be responsible for the IT support of personnel using remote access and face to face, as well as setting up and maintaining IT access for all users.

Main duties include

Troubleshoot Hardware and Software: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals, as well as common software applications
User Account Management: Assist with user account creation, password resets, and access permissions in Active Directory and other systems.
Incident Logging and Tracking: Accurately record, track, and update all support tickets in the IT service management system, following ITIL best practices.
Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues, including Wi-Fi and VPN problems.
Maintain IT Assets: Assist in the inventory and tracking of hardware and software assets.
Provide Onsite and Remote Support: Deliver both in-person and remote support to users, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
User Training and Documentation: Provide basic training and create user-friendly documentation to help end-users solve common problems independently.

You should have a strong knowledge and experience of...
Server Configuration: Experience with Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell)
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, Firewall management & security protocols
Cloud Technologies: Microsoft 365 Administration Experience
Virtualization Technologies: VMware, Hyper-V · Database management: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Security: Patch management, endpoint security, backup & disaster recovery

Key Details

Work hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Sheffield, UK

Job type: Permanent, Full-time (37 Hours)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

About Independent Forgings and Alloys

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a (Apply online only)ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector

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