ICT Operations Support Officer

ICT Operations Support Officer

Full-Time 30414 - 36989 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
MPA Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide second-line ICT support and troubleshoot technical issues in healthcare services.
  • Company: Join a leading public sector ICT environment with MPA Recruitment.
  • Benefits: Weekly pay, holiday pay, and ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
  • Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on critical ICT systems that support healthcare in Northern Ireland.
  • Qualifications: Degree or HND in Computer Science or relevant ICT experience required.

The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.

Location

Belfast

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours

About the Role

MPA Recruitment, on behalf of the Business Services Organisation (BSO), is recruiting Band 5 ICT Operations Support Officers to join the Digital Operations team.

This role provides second-line ICT support across Health and Social Care services in Northern Ireland, ensuring critical business and clinical systems remain operational.

Working within an ITIL and ISO-accredited environment, you'll support system maintenance, troubleshooting, service requests, projects and customer support while contributing to the delivery of high-quality ICT services.

Key Responsibilities

  • ICT Support & Systems Management
  • Provide second-line technical support for ICT systems and applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical incidents, service requests and system issues.
  • Support system implementation, maintenance and configuration management.
  • Monitor ICT services to ensure performance, availability and reliability.
  • Customer & Technical Support
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to customers and system users.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and third-party providers.
  • Escalate complex technical issues where required and ensure service levels are met.
  • Service Improvement & Compliance
  • Support ICT audits, security compliance and operational documentation.
  • Assist with service reporting, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, information governance and organisational standards.
  • Project & Team Support
  • Contribute to ICT projects and system implementations.
  • Research emerging technologies and recommend service improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external suppliers to deliver high-quality ICT services.

What We’re Looking for?

Essential Criteria

• Applicants must meet one of the following

  • Degree in a Computer Science-related discipline with 1 year's relevant ICT experience; or
  • HND in a Computer Science-related discipline with 2 years' relevant ICT experience; or
  • 4 years' relevant ICT systems support experience.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyse technical issues and work under pressure.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience delivering customer-focused ICT services.
  • Knowledge of Health & Social Care systems.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification.

Additional Information

  • An Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we can offer you

  • Weekly pay.
  • Holiday pay.
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated MPA Recruitment Consultant.
  • Opportunity to work within a leading public sector ICT environment
  • Excellent public sector experience.
  • Potential for extension beyond the initial contract

Why Apply?

  • Support critical ICT systems that underpin healthcare across Northern Ireland.
  • Gain experience in a modern ITIL and ISO-accredited environment.
  • Develop your technical skills while working on innovative ICT projects.
  • Join a collaborative team delivering essential digital services.

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer .

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We think you need these skills to ace ICT Operations Support Officer

Technical Support
Incident Diagnosis and Resolution
System Maintenance
Configuration Management
Performance Monitoring
Customer Service
Stakeholder Relationship Management