IT Operations Technicians
IT operations technicians are responsible for the day-to-day running of IT systems and networks including the preparation of back-up systems, and for performing regular checks to ensure the smooth functioning of such systems.
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£27,704
Average salary
New workers start around £18,588.98. Normal pay is £27,704 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44,350.23.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Acts as a liaison between users, outside suppliers, and other technical teams.
- Performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages.
- Identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required.
- Analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance.
- Schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data.
- Configures and sets up new server systems.
- Administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email and security systems.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Active Listening
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Science
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Available Courses
FdSc Cyber Security
Foundation Degree
Truro College
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in IT (Computing & Games)
Extended Diploma
Truro College
Digital Functional Skills – Level 1
GCSE & Functional Skills
STEM & Health Skills Centre
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Technologies
Bachelor’s Degree
Truro College
