High Automation Risk
This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.
IT Support Officer
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Master AI-driven ticketing and diagnostic platforms
- ›Develop skills in automated software deployment tools
- ›Leverage Copilot for technical documentation and troubleshooting
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automates routine ticket triage and basic troubleshooting
Streamlines Windows device provisioning remotely
External provider handles first-line support tickets
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI augments routine tasks; in-person and complex support need humans
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Assist with user queries and meeting support
Automate ticket logging and escalation
Generate technical documentation quickly
Computer User Support Specialists
O*NET 15-1232.00
Top Skills
🏢 For Employers
This role scores highly for automation potential. You may want to consider a technological solution - or redesign the role to focus on tasks that benefit from human judgement.
👤 For Candidates
This role is highly automatable. Unless you can augment your work using AI tools, long-term prospects in this area may be limited. Consider building complementary skills that are harder to automate.
Job Description
Automation Risk
Many core IT support tasks are increasingly supported or replaced by automation and AI tools, especially routine ticketing, remote diagnostics, and software deployment. However, tasks requiring in-person support, complex troubleshooting, and high-level customer service remain resistant to full automation. The role is highly exposed to AI augmentation, but human judgment and empathy are still critical.
Task analysis
- Respond to and resolve first and second line IT support queries via telephone, email, and ticketing system.
- Log, track, and manage support requests ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues for end users.
- Provide excellent customer service and clear communication to users with varying technical abilities.
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows 11, Office 365, and other standard applications.
- Travel to satellite sites to provide in-person support for hardware and network issues as required.
- Monitor and maintain the performance of computer systems and networks.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT support processes and documentation.
- Manage multiple support issues, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Master AI-driven ticketing and diagnostic platforms
- ›Develop skills in automated software deployment tools
- ›Leverage Copilot for technical documentation and troubleshooting
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automates routine ticket triage and basic troubleshooting
Streamlines Windows device provisioning remotely
External provider handles first-line support tickets
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI augments routine tasks; in-person and complex support need humans
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Assist with user queries and meeting support
Automate ticket logging and escalation
Generate technical documentation quickly
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Manage and maintain organizational computer networks, including LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Oversee and support servers, operating systems, and enterprise IT environments.
Lead and coordinate a team of IT support professionals, managing service delivery and process improvement.
Provide technical support for cloud-based platforms and applications such as Office 365 and Azure.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents within IT systems.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Processing Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Thinking Creatively
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