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10 months ago

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Are you a tech-savvy problem solver passionate about system support, cloud platforms, and automation?
Enjoy Systems monitoring (e.g. Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, & Prometheus,)
Enjoy developing Jira workflows & ITSM tools to improve service management
If so, we’re looking for you, to be our Cloud Support Analyst to play a critical role in ensuring high availability and optimal performance of our cloud-based and on-premises systems.
Why Join Us?
✔ Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
✔ Contribute to cutting-edge automation & system enhancements.
✔ Competitive salary, up to £35,000 & career development opportunities.
✔ Benefits include Hybrid working, 25 days holiday (+ buy/sell), pensions, Mat/Pat leave, Death in Service, Loyalty days
What You’ll Do:
Provide technical support & troubleshooting for platform-related issues, achieving a 90%+ first-time resolution rate for known problems.
Monitor system performance using tools like Grafana & Prometheus, ensuring high uptime & proactive issue resolution.
Configure and manage Jira workflows & ITSM tools to improve service management.
Collaborate with IT teams, developers & vendors to support system upgrades, enhancements & integrations.
Assist with pharmaceutical/industrial robot integration, ensuring smooth automation & compliance with industry standards.
Maintain documentation, improve processes, and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) & post-mortems.
What We’re Looking For:
2+ years of experience in Cloud application support, or IT helpdesk roles.
Hands-on experience with platform monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus).
Strong troubleshooting skills in system diagnostics, cloud computing, APIs & integrations.
Experience with Jira workflows, automation, & ITSM tools (e.g., Jira Service Management, ServiceNow).
Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical/industrial robotic systems is a plus!
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have!):
ITIL Foundation Certification (ITSM best practices)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA A+ or other IT certifications

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