IT Technician

Department: Operations - IT

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Description

Sumer is a leading professional services group supporting regional SMEs across the UK and Ireland. As we continue to scale, we are integrating high-quality accountancy firms into a national organisation with strong local presence.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT Support Technician (2nd Line) to support our DPC hub. This role combines on-site end-user support with close collaboration across our central IT function, contributing directly to the reliability, security, and performance of our growing technology environment. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, delivering excellent user support, and maintaining robust local infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

User & Desktop Support

• Deliver 2nd Line troubleshooting for laptops, desktops, peripherals, applications, and performance issues.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or persistent technical incidents.
• Investigate and resolve escalated technical incidents, ensuring timely follow-up and communication.

Account, Access & Device Management

• Manage user lifecycle processes, including onboarding, leavers, access provisioning, and permissions updates.
• Configure workstations, profile laptops, and ensure new starters receive an effective technical induction.
• Administer Microsoft Entra and Microsoft 365, including mailbox setup, distribution lists, and security groups.

Systems Maintenance & Administration

• Support local infrastructure in coordination with central IT.
• Perform routine system checks, patching validation, backup checks, and monitoring activities.
• Troubleshoot networking issues including connectivity, DNS/DHCP behaviors, VPN, VLANs, and wireless performance.
• Assist with escalations relating to Windows Server, storage, identity, and security components.
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, configurations, and support procedures.

Security & Compliance

• Support technical activities related to vulnerability management and remediation.
• Work with tools such as Sentinel one, Qualys, Mimecast, and Microsoft 365 Security Portal.
• Assist with triage and response to security alerts under the direction of central IT.

Vendor & Escalation Management

• Coordinate with third-party vendors and external partners to resolve technical issues or support local projects.

Collaboration with Group IT
Support initiatives relating to:

• Microsoft Windows 11 endpoint environments
• Microsoft 365 administration and apps
• Mimecast web filtering and email security
• Network maintenance and troubleshooting
• Vulnerability scanning and patching using Qualys
• Hardware configuration to organisational standards

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Solid experience in a 2nd Line role within a multisite or professional services environment.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across Windows, Microsoft 365, networking, and core infrastructure.
• Good understanding of identity and access management and Windows Server fundamentals.
• Confident working independently on complex tasks with clear communication and accountability.
• Ability to balance reactive support with operational technical responsibilities.

Desirable / Beneficial

• Networking knowledge (firewalls, switching, VLANs, routing basics).
• PowerShell scripting or automation experience.
• Exposure to Azure administration, conditional access, security policies.
• Experience supporting server or cloud operational tasks.
• Understanding of backup, storage, and monitoring practices.

Belong@ Sumer

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