Technical Professional

ICT and Digital Services

Esher

Contract
£25.57 per hour PAYE or £32.77 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experience ICT and Digital Services.

To deliver high-quality 3rd-line ICT infrastructure support while actively contributing to the council’s infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation programme. This includes supporting our move to Azure cloud, EUC migration to Windows 11 and Entra ID, enhancing cyber resilience, and documenting our IT landscape to identify improvements and risks.

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Provide proactive 3rd-line technical support across desktop, server, Citrix, VMWare, and Microsoft 365 environments for over 450 users.
• Assist in delivering core infrastructure projects, including: - Migration to Azure Cloud, SaaS and PaaS environments - EUC transformation to Windows 11 and Entra ID (Azure AD) - Cybersecurity strengthening - Documenting the technology and application estate including identify single points of failure
• Support the management of Citrix platform and VMWare estate.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to networking, backup solutions and cyber defence.
• Interface with service desk, colleagues, vendors and end users to resolve issues.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation (runbooks, network diagrams, SOPs).
• Support DR planning, testing and documentation.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, customer service and improvement.
• Support and coach colleagues in technical areas.
• Provide occasional cover for ICT Service Desk and support out-of-hours services on a rota.

Job Activities

• Install, upgrade and support a wide range of ICT infrastructure.
• Deliver effective patching, configuration and monitoring routines.
• Contribute to risk management and support security audits.
• Lead on mini-projects or workstreams within larger programmes.
• Deliver user-centric support with clear communication and documentation.
• Work flexibly across council and remote locations.

General Information

The post holder is expected to comply with the council’s policies and procedures at all times. This job description reflects the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the organisation. The post holder must be willing to undergo a Basic DBS check. Participation in the council’s performance development and appraisal process is required.

Person Specification

Experience supporting Windows Server, Citrix, VMWare, networking, and Microsoft 365

Understanding of cybersecurity best practices (firewall, malware, VPNs)  

Experience with modern cloud infrastructure and tools (Intune, SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD)  

Strong documentation skills (technical runbooks, SOPs, diagrams)  

Collaborative, customer-focused, and proactive mindset  

Self-motivated and confident communicator  

Proven ability to coach and support colleagues  

Familiarity with ITIL and service desk systems

Willing to undergo a Basic DBS check  

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.  Colbern Limited along with our clients

are an equal opportunities employer.