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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£28,597
Median salary
New workers start around £17,074.42. Normal pay is £28,597 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,392.15.
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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, database and security systems.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Active Learning
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Writing
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Monitoring
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Learning Strategies
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Speaking
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Mathematics
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Science
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