IT technical support officers monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organisation. They may install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems, either over the phone or in person.
Payment system:
- This post is part time / on demand post.
- Payments are depending on the tasks size, work load, place of work/ Task.
IT technical support officers may be known by other job titles including:
- applications support specialists;
- help desk operators;
- maintenance engineers;
- technicians.
They may also work within first or second-line support. The work is as much about understanding how information systems are used as applying technical knowledge related to computer hardware or software.
Responsibilities
IT technical support officers are mainly responsible for the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them. Individual tasks vary depending on the size and structure of the organisation, but may include:
- installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
- monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
- talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues;
- troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;
- replacing parts as required;
- providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
- following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
- supporting the roll-out of new applications;
- setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
- responding within agreed time limits to call-outs;
- working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate);
- prioritising and managing many open cases at one time;
- rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, such as software developers;
- testing and evaluating new technology;
- conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment.
Qualifications
the following subjects may improve your chances:
- business information technology;
- business systems engineering;
- computer networking and hardware;
- computer science;
- computer software development;
- information technology;
- internet engineering;
- software engineering.
Skills
You will need to show evidence of the following:
- the ability to think logically;
- a good memory of how software and operating systems work;
- excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to establish what the problem is and explain the solution;
- the ability to work well in a team;
- problem solving skills;
- a strong customer focus;
- the ability to prioritise your workload;
- attention to detail.
