• Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that IT facilities meet these needs; • Planning, developing and implementing the IT budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness; • Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems; • Researching and installing new systems; • Ensuring the smooth running of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services, email provision, intranet, company website hosting, VOIP and PBX ; • Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to; • Providing secure access to the network for remote users; • Ensuring the security of data from internal and external attack; • Providing users with appropriate support and advice; • Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems; • Mentoring and training new ICT support staff; • Keeping up to date with the latest technologies. • Establishes/recommends policies on system use and services. • Works independently and provides technical lead and manages senior and junior system administrators. • Responsible for IT budget, purchasing and takes responsibility for purchase justification. .

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