Incident Coordinator
10 days ago
Stevenage
Role IT Support Analyst – 24/7, 365 Security & Incident Desk Remote (Stevenage‑based contract) Rotating shifts to cover 24/7 operations (timings to be confirmed). Night shift example: 21:00 – 06:00 Salary: £30,000 basic + 1.5x out‑of‑hours uplift + weekend enhancement + on‑call allowance. (Roughly £48k total package) Scope This role provides 24/7 rotating-shift coverage for a remote IT Support function focused on security incidents, call handling, and first‑line escalation management. Based in Stevenage, the position includes out‑of‑hours and weekend uplifts, plus on‑call allowances. Responsibilities • Act as the first point of contact for all incoming technical and security‑related calls, emails, and ServiceNow tickets., • Provide first‑line triage, troubleshooting, and ticket logging for incidents, service requests, and alerts., • Monitor security event queues and respond swiftly to escalations., • Escalate issues to second‑line or specialist engineering teams where required, ensuring accurate handover., • Maintain clear, timely, and accurate records in ServiceNow., • Follow defined processes for incident response, escalation, and communication., • Support 24/7 coverage through rotating shifts and at‑short‑notice shift flexibility., • Contribute to continuous improvement of call‑handling and incident processes. Required Experience • Experience in an IT support, helpdesk, or call‑handling role (1st line or similar)., • Exposure to incident logging and escalation within IT service environments., • Experience working with ticketing platforms (ServiceNow preferred)., • Prior work in fast‑paced support or security‑related teams is advantageous. Required Skills • Tech‑savvy with solid understanding of basic IT principles (networks, accounts, devices, access, security awareness)., • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Office 365 applications., • Ability to respond quickly and logically to incidents and alerts., • Confident communicator with excellent call‑handling skills., • Process‑driven, organised, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision., • Flexible and reliable, comfortable covering 24/7 shifts at short notice., • Able to stay calm under pressure and maintain accuracy in time‑critical situations. Required Education • No formal degree required; however, relevant IT certifications (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Fundamentals) are an advantage., • Equivalent experience in IT support or service desk environments will be considered.