IT Administrator

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm
Salary: 28,000
Job Reference: 35918

Polytec are looking for a proactive IT Administrator to maintain systems for our client in Saffron Walden. This is a hands-on, site-based role ideal for someone who enjoys variety and takes ownership of both day-to-day support and wider system improvements.

Responsibilities:
- Deploy software, manage user accounts and apply system policies across the network
- Install, configure and maintain hardware, software, network and application components
- Diagnose and resolve software, hardware and networking issues
- Oversee data storage, backups and retrieval processes
- Replace or upgrade faulty or outdated equipment
- Recommend and implement improvements to optimise system performance
- Enforce security best practices and support cyber-security initiatives
- Document internal processes and workflows
- Provide first-line IT support to employees

Requirements:
- Previous experience in an IT Support or IT Administrator role
- Strong understanding of Windows operating systems
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals
- Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting hardware and software
- Awareness of cyber-security best practices and data protection principles
- Good problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work on site at least 4 days per week
- Relevant IT qualification is desirable

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!