IT Network Manager

LinkPoint & IT Recruit specialises in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the IT sector. We have an excellent opportunity for an IT Network Manager who will be working in a school managing a small team of two.

IT Network Manager’s Core Duties

Equipment:

Regular checking, routine maintenance and, where appropriate, upgrading of computer/ICT hardware, peripherals and software
Installation and maintenance of software
Maintaining a register of IT equipment and maintenance logs and licenses for software
Dealing with organisational and administrative matters relating to IT equipment and the networks, in liaison with the Network manager
Produce and maintain a log/manual of procedures for the on-going operation and system maintenance of ICT and related areas within the school
SIMS support

Staff Support:

staff – both teaching and non – teaching in the use of IT hardware and software
Assist with the use of ICT within the school, including external links, and companies, working with all curriculum disciplines and administration areas.

Student Support:

Invigilate exams for up to 10 hours per week during term time, when necessary during exam periods.
Support, and supervise where necessary, pupils using IT hardware and software
Provide supervision in computer areas at appropriate times (including pre-school, lunch and after school) to enable the facilities to be fully utilised
Assist with extracurricular activities
Presence and support in computer rooms, when requested for groups using the facilities

Administration:

Operate daily backups of the network, with important backups being kept in a secure environment off site
Backup and archive data as identified by the Network Manager
Routine maintenance of the school network system and infrastructure
Order hardware, software and consumables as directed and when necessary. Handle and check deliveries of these items, authenticating delivery notes and invoices etc. and ensuring necessary equipment is added to the asset register.
To administer, maintain and update SIMS, the school’s information management system.

External Links:

Act as contact for external agencies for management and operation of the network and ICT systems on behalf of the Network Manager. Provide technical support to link schools when necessary.
Develop an internal and external support line/system.

IT Network Manager’s Skills and Experience

in maintenance of Exchange
Experience of CC4
Experience of Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange 2010, ISA 2006, SQL Server 2005/2008/2012, Window 7/8 is advantageous
Experience of Windows Server 03/08/12, SIMS Management and SOLOUS 3 is beneficial
Any knowledge of VLE’s such as Moodle and website maintenance would be advantageous
Familiarity with switch management would be desirable
Knowledge of Apple Mac suite is advantageous
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