Senior Operations Technician

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Job description

Job Title: Senior Operations Technician
Location: South Wales (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £38,000 p/annum

CPS Group UK are recruiting a Senior Operations Technician to join a leading organisation specialising in information and cyber security training. In this role, you will support a team of Operations Technicians, ensuring seamless planning and support for both live and virtual events, including network systems management and technical equipment setup.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Technician who is happy to travel across the UK and Europe, leading the successful delivery of events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct remote and on-site assessments of venue networks and internet infrastructure.
2. Troubleshoot any network or internet issues during live events.
3. Collaborate with Service Desk, Labs, Cyber Ranges, and Security teams to support IT requirements for participants.
4. Assist Operations Technicians with technical queries.
5. Provide support to instructors encountering issues with platforms such as Zoom, GoToTraining, or Slack.
6. Directly manage and develop the Operations Technicians, with support from the Head of Operations and HR as needed.
7. Participate in the hiring and interviewing process for new technical staff.
8. Organise and oversee individual and team training sessions.
9. Ensure team members stay updated with the latest technology developments, in collaboration with international teams.
10. Set and manage team KPIs and objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Hands-on experience with installing and configuring computer networking equipment.
2. Previous experience in a leadership role.
3. Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and network issues in live events.
4. Setting up and monitoring VLANs, Wi-Fi, and CISCO routers.
5. Solid understanding of wired/wireless network concepts, hardware, and best practices.
6. Experience with network monitoring and traffic-shaping solutions.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to travel Europe (100% expensed plus daily allowance).
2. Days back in lieu.
3. BUPA cover.
4. 33 Days annual leave.

If interested, please contact Sam John (Senior Staffing Consultant) at CPS Group UK.

Email: (url removed)

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