1st/2nd Line Desktop Support Engineer (SC)

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Our client is a global systems integrator who requires a 1st/2nd Line Desktop Support Engineer to provide on-going BAU and operational support duties to their end customer.

START: ASAP

DURATION: 3 MONTHS

RATE: £200 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)

LOCATION: ON-SITE IN FAREHAM

The ADOC Site Services is comprised of the following areas: -

1st and 2nd line Support to the customer in the Training environment to ensure that training is not impacted.

Desktop Infrastructure & Application Support

Server infrastructure support across all disciplines.

The On-site engineer will act as a specialized ADHOC Site Services Resolver Group, RG, for the infrastructure, directly resolving technical issues wherever possible or relaying them to directly dedicated 3rd/4th line support or external vendor

Must be a self-motivated and determined

* Knowledge of the operational environment.

* Ability to cope under pressure in a highly visible environment

* Flexible with work times, in order that any major problems are resolved as quickly as possible when the need arises

* Ability to work under their own initiative without constant guidance

* Ability to communicate effectively with both internal/external customers

* Willingness to learn and develop skills

* Have good attention to detail

In depth working knowledge of Desktop Infrastructure & Application Support including:

* HP Radia software delivery tools.

* SQL Server Administration

* SharePoint Implementation and administration.

* Data Centre Virtualisation, VMWare

* Windows and Unix Server Infrastructure Management

* Microsoft exchange and LCS Messaging Support

* NetApps San Storage Management

* SCOM

* PowerShell

* Lync/skype for business

* MacAfee

* Sanctuary/Lumension

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.