Support Engineer

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Onsite role, Dublin, RoI

Full time position – 08:00hrs to 18:00hrs working days except RoI Bank Holidays. Covering early and late support hours on local rota. Working from Home or Version 1 office when not on Customer site.

Department: ASPIRE Managed Services

Practice: Services Reliability Group

Role Summary

Our ASPIRE Global Service Centre is the central hub of our Service Management operations. Beyond a traditional Service Desk, it stands as the central authority and shared service delivery hub, orchestrating all operational workflows, processes, procedures, and tooling. It’s a core delivery component of the Version 1 ASPIRE Managed Services offering that places AI, continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything Version 1 does. With a focus on supporting self-service and automation, we utilise the best digital capabilities of the ServiceNow ITSM tooling product to provide the very best experience to our customers.

We are looking for a skilled and results-oriented Onsite Support Engineer based in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for local technical support at our organisation’s customer sites. Your responsibilities will include delivering prompt and professional assistance to resolve IT-related challenges, enabling your colleagues and customers to remain productive and achieve their goals. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will apply your technical expertise to ensure a dependable IT infrastructure. Whether addressing first-level issues, escalating complex problems, or performing maintenance tasks, you will be dedicated to maintaining an efficient and seamless IT environment.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in resolving advanced technical issues, including Microsoft 365 and Windows operating systems environments whilst being proficient in security practices (i.e. MFA) MacOS, mobile device management and remote support tools. This position requires outstanding problem-solving abilities, onsite presence and customer empathy whilst being able to handle escalations and calmly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support via phone, email, or chat
• Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships with end-users.
• Handling escalations calmly & professionally
• Onsite presence & demonstrating end user empathy
• Provision of VIP / Executive support
• Log and manage incidents, service requests, and queries in the ServiceNow ITSM or Customer systems.
• Perform initial triage, diagnosis and troubleshooting for IT issues, including hardware, software, Audio Visual, and network problems.
• Ensure timely resolution of incidents in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and troubleshooting steps.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the IT knowledge base.
• Monitor system performance and identify potential issues proactively.
• Conduct routine health checks of systems, applications, and networks to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and manage system alerts to address potential issues before they escalate.
• Set up and configure new laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers (i.e. Couriers, Vendors)
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Install, update, and patch software applications according to company policy.
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment and manage equipment lifecycle.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, such as software updates, patch installations, and backups.
• Support audio/visual equipment for meeting rooms and company events.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to address complex or recurring problems / Escalation to L2/L3 support teams
• Test business continuity measures, including disaster recovery plans, to ensure readiness.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with IT trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in deskside support.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with service desk management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices; ITIL v4 certification preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Support (M365 & O365)
• Proficiency in Windows ¹⁰⁄₁₁ Operating Systems and associated troubleshooting
• Proficiency in MacOS troubleshooting and support
• Security awareness and support (MFA, phishing)
• Proficiency in server interaction (password resets, AD tasks) / Hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Mobile Device management tools
• Package and deploy routine security updates
• Experience with remote support tools
• Understanding and working knowledge of asset management tools
• Understanding of basic networking concepts and associated troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Printer & scanner troubleshooting
• Knowledge of AWS and Azure fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Azure Active Directory and Group Policy Support.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment (logistics, i.e. installs,  desk moves, hardware deployment)
• Mobility to access various office areas, including under desks and in server/Comms rooms.
• May require occasional after-hours support for critical issues or scheduled maintenance.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.