RS672 Technical Support Officer - Server Support**External**
West Yorkshire Police, Normanton, Wakefield
RS672 Technical Support Officer - Server Support**External**
£39813-£42897
West Yorkshire Police, Normanton, Wakefield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 25 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e1f4cbf046374e3686425b74c28b70e0
Full Job Description
To provide specialist support and technical assistance to the National VIPER® Bureau Systems and IT infrastructure to ensure its integrity and availability. Participate in improvement initiatives, comply with information management legislation and the VIPER® SLA., Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance
- A recognised formal qualification in Computer Studies OR equivalent OR relevant experience.
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Server and Client operating systems, their deployment and ongoing management.
- Proven knowledge of server and SAN hardware, its support and maintenance.
- Proven knowledge of Network communication infrastructure, deployment, operations, and management.
- Proven knowledge of the design, deployment, operations and management of databases, web services and other IT systems.
- Proven ability to resolve and diagnose IT issues in an effective and logical manner.
- A full current driving license.
West Yorkshire Police's National VIPER Bureau is seeking additional Technical Support Officers to provide 2nd line support for its national service. VIPER delivers video Identification Parades to half of the UK's Police Forces in over 100 VIPER locations across the UK. You will provide 24/7 (flexi-time office hours plus standby) remote and on-site technical support and maintenance. As well as the servers and software that deliver that service. You will be the go-to for technical problems, delivering timely, high-quality service within agreed SLAs to VIPER's Subscribers and staff. You will provide technical input to the ongoing development and design of the Service; it's use of technology and how it is delivered. - Starting salary of £39,813 rising to £42,897 per annum plus standby allowance.
- A modern office building, close to good road/public transport networks and free on-site parking
- Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days per year, rising to 34 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee assistance service - accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light discount card