Support Consultant at NECSWS

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server, Technical Support, ITIL Incident Management, Troubleshooting, SQL, TCP/IP, Enterprise Networks, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Case Management, System Maintenance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com Job Description Purpose of the Role: This role is part of a wider team supporting NEC Public Safety solutions for customers across the UK. As part of this team, the Support Consultant will provide application and systems support, incident triage, investigation, resolution, and proactive maintenance activities. The role includes supporting a bespoke Control Room solution for a London‑based customer, with on‑site attendance required in the Wimbledon and Stratford areas for part of the working week. Alongside this, consultants will also support other NEC customers and solutions remotely and, where necessary, on‑site to meet operational or business needs. Consultants may be asked to work across multiple customers or NEC products where required to support service delivery and business requirements. Security Clearance: You must have the ability to obtain and maintain NPPV3 and SC security clearance. Maintaining the required security clearances is a mandatory requirement of this role. If at any point the required clearances cannot be obtained or maintained, this may impact your eligibility to continue in the role and could lead to termination of employment where no suitable alternative position is available. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Investigating, triaging, and resolving incidents, taking ownership through to closure. Providing technical support directly to customers. Liaising with NEC 3rd‑line development teams and 3rd‑party suppliers where required. Working with NEC Client Services Managers (CSMs) to ensure clear communication, professional service delivery, and alignment with expectations. Executing technical Changes (RFCs) in line with NEC’s Change Management process. Following Problem Management and Change Management processes when investigating issues or completing actions assigned to the consultant. Performing software updates, upgrades, and general system maintenance either remotely or on customer sites. Creating, reviewing, and updating engineering and operational documentation (work instructions, technical guides, procedures). Monitoring and managing incident and service request queue in accordance with ISO20000‑1 processes and ITIL‑aligned practices. Capturing accurate information and maintaining detailed case notes in the IT Service Management (ITSM) tool, ensuring all actions are recorded and customers and NEC Client Services Managers (CSMs) remain fully informed throughout the incident lifecycle. You may be required to participate in an on‑call rota to support critical or out‑of‑hours incidents depending on business or customer requirements. Logging tickets with approved third‑party suppliers and managing ongoing updates through to resolution. Completing weekly timesheets and all mandatory NEC training. Adhering to NEC corporate policies, standards, and ITIL‑aligned processes. Delivering excellent customer service at all times. Remote working with 2–3 days per week on customer sites in London (Wimbledon and Stratford). Additional Information: Hybrid, remote, or on‑site working may be required depending on assignment. There may be a requirement to travel to customer sites outside of London, including other regions of the UK, to support operational or business needs. A valid UK driving licence is required. Qualifications Essential Qualifications & Experience: Experience supporting Microsoft Windows desktop and/or server environments. Experience in technical support or service delivery roles. Understanding of ITIL‑aligned Incident Management. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers. Desirable Qualifications & Experience: SQL experience (including constructing queries and analysing results). Experience working within a 3rd‑party service delivery organisation. Hands‑on experience with enterprise networks or TCP/IP. Microsoft Certification in a related discipline. ITIL accreditation. Up to 5 years’ experience in similar support roles (but not required). Skills & Attributes: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly. Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. Self‑motivated and able to work independently or as part of a wider team. Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to quality service. Methodical problem‑solving mentality. Additional Information Employees of NEC Software Solutions are entitled to the following Company funded benefits: 25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days 4 x basic salary life assurance cover A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs Other Information Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. All roles as standard undertake a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, some roles may require additional vetting such as NPPV/MOD. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities

Responsibilities

Provide application and systems support, incident triage, and resolution for NEC Public Safety solutions. This includes performing software updates and maintaining technical documentation while supporting customers both remotely and on-site.