Technical Support Engineer
Job Summary
About The Role and Team
Our Team
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers integrated circuit (IC) engineers quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique world-leading team working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 100 is based across London Oxford San Sebastián and Sydney with our primary hub in Islington (London).
Functions of the Role
TheCloud Engineering Teambuilds cloud-based solutions supports the cloud platform and helps to drive its adoption and expansion while also collaborating with other teams. Within the Cloud Engineering team the IT & Systems Support team looks after the on-prem IT infrastructure corporate networks and end-user computing setups. The primary function of this position is to act as the go-to person for internal IT support (1st and 2nd line) keeping our on-site hardware operating systems and active directory services running smoothly whilst delivering excellent internal customer service.
The primary function of this position will be to collaborate with a tight-knit team for the successful management and maintenance of IT systems and services to ensure that the production services perform effectively while maintaining a high level of internal customer satisfaction. This includes developing maintaining supporting and optimising key functional areas particularly server network and on-prem infrastructure. You will troubleshoot and resolve hardware software and process problems in a timely and effective fashion.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.
As aTechnical Support Engineerthe position will suit someone who has a strong problem-solving mindset demonstrates critical-thinking and passion for automating tasks. Due to the nature of on-prem infrastructure some tasks may require to be on site.
Experience - Essentials
Be a highly collaborative and outgoing individual a keen team player that can provide excellent customer service and support
Provide 1st/2nd line technical support for desktops laptops mobile devices servers and applications.
Managing incidents and service requests through our IT ticketing system
Support onboarding and offboarding including asset management inventory tracking Active Directory and lifecycle management of IT equipment.
Maintain IT documentation inventory tracking and hardware assets. Collaborate in the maintenance configuration and secure operation of on-site and cloud-based infrastructure.
Collaborate in the general IT infrastructure maintenance to optimise existing workflows and enable new ways of working.
Experience - Desirable
Strong collaborative with good communication and interpersonal skills
A logical approach to problem solving
Manage incidents service requests and problems through the ticketing system
Support onboarding and offboarding of users including account provisioning and access control
Ability to install configure maintain and troubleshoot bare metal and virtual servers
Knowledge of Active Directory and or Microsoft 365 suite Windows Server and Windows
Familiarity with Windows MacOS and Linux
Willing to work with Python bash scripting and PowerShell
Familiarity with networking equipment. Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP VLANs routing firewalls)
Familiarity with virtualisation (VMware Hyper-V Proxmox) and/or cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
Demonstrated adaptability in a start-up environment ability to navigate and contribute to opportunities that arises
Benefits
- Be part of a creative world-leading team
- Competitive salary and share options scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Choose your own laptop/kit
- Life Assurance
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Central London location
EEO Statement
About us
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryoge ... View more