IT Hardware Specialist

IT Hardware Specialist

Job Description

[c. £100-150k Comp Package, Hybrid Working]

Imagine yourself as the heart of a market-leading trading firm, the IT Hardware Specialist that every colleague relies on. You're not just managing hardware, you're enhancing workstations, revolutionising remote solutions, and transforming audio/video conferencing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research and testing of hardware options, providing in-depth written assessments of relative performance between similar hardware options
• Liaise with external vendors to remain up to date with the latest market offerings
• Work closely with the IT team to incorporate hardware choices into the existing Windows and Linux environments
• Proactively manage a portfolio of hardware types, including remote working solutions, workstations, monitors, and various desktop peripherals
• Troubleshoot driver issues within a Windows Operating System and write PowerShell scripts
• Analyse complex technical problems with brevity and accuracy to identify the needs of internal end-users
• Assess long-term performance using metrics and end-user assessment to inform future product selection
• Provide innovative solutions to upgrade existing technology and improve the user experience for colleagues across the firm

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role with a deep knowledge of computer hardware, desktop peripherals, audio, and video conferencing equipment
• Strong understanding of Windows/Powershell
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical problems clearly
• Experience with automated OS builds and deployment

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