View Vacancy - CPK - Deputy IT Support Officer, A2(L)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Technology, Information and Digital Transformation

You will provide IT support for all users on both the British Embassy’s Main Building and Visa section networks.  You will work closely with the other Embassy IT Support Officers to ensure the network runs smoothly and to help users resolve issues and get the most from the systems.

First line support for Embassy primary Windows networks with 400+ users.

Anticipate and respond to user support requests in a timely and professional manner; troubleshoot and resolve user problems; provide ad-hoc training to users to help them make the most of the system; manage user accounts and access to the system; escalate problems to IT colleagues in Beijing and UK as appropriate.

Hardware and network infrastructure support.

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and network problems; escalate problems to IT colleagues in Beijing and UK as appropriate; rebuild, repair and replace faulty equipment; upkeep of hardware inventory.

Management and support of non-business critical and PAG systems.

Manage user accounts and access to smaller Windows networks; management and support of hardware, software and network infrastructure; help set up rooms and equipment for presentations; provide support for users working on Partners Across Government (PAG) systems when called on to do so.

Help ensure the security of the system and building.

Control user access to the system; ensure IT security procedures are complied with; escalate potential breaches as appropriate; manage access to the building (Visa section only); support CCTV systems (Visa section only).


  • Knowledge of Windows network systems;
  • Fault-resolution and network/application troubleshooting across Windows network environments;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
  • Knowledge of viruses, hoaxes, and associated anti-virus programs, resources and avoidance strategies;
  • Experienced at helping users get the most out of IT systems.
  • IT support experience in a busy environment a distinct advantage.
6 March 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term, Part-Time
30
12 months
Asia Pacific
China
Beijing
British Embassy
1
CNY
12,665
8 April 2019

Appointment of the successful candidates will also be subject to Overseas Security Clearance. Due to the security clearance level required for this position, this vacancy is open only to the following:

  • Nationals from the UK who have spent at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years in the UK;
  • Nationals from the UK who have Diplomatic status in China ('W' visa holder);
  • Other nationals from EU countries, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia providing they have Diplomatic status in China ('W' visa holder).

Necessary security clearance for this position can take at least two months and will require completion of a separate security interview which can take place either in the UK or in China (dates to be notified). Candidates must be available for this security interview to be considered for this role.

We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary, 22 days annual leave in pro rata, Annual Performance Related Pay, In Year Bonus based on performance, commercial insurance package including accidental insurance, medical insurance, and business travel insurance, various trainings for this position, work life balance and diversity and inclusion organization. The gross starting salary (before all deductions) is an abated monthly salary of CNY 14, 559/ month.

Conditioned working hours is 35 hours/week and flexible working can be arranged upon personal needs. For more details on our Total Rewards Package, please visit our website http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Beijing is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Chinese employment law.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.

All applications must be received before 11:55PM (China Standard Time) on 06 March 2019.

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.