IT Technician

Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 per year

• IT degree or equivalent experience; relevant certifications such as MCP, MCSE, or CCNA desirable
• Minimum 3 years experience in IT support with exposure to cyber security implementation
• Experience configuring firewalls, servers, IT networks, and cloud services
• Strong knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux servers, TCP/IP protocols, VMware, backup products, and monitoring tools (MS Intune, Jamf, System Centre, patch manager)
• Enhanced DBS with Child Barred within the last 3 months AND have been continuously working with children, or be on the update service

• Provide first and second level IT/AV support to staff and students across Trust sites
• Maintain, monitor, and audit IT assets to ensure security, patching, and compliance
• Configure and support servers, networks, firewalls, and cloud platforms (Office 365, Google Workspace, VOIP systems)
• Analyse vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and operational procedures, producing actionable reports
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and storage in line with best practice and cyber essentials guidelines
• Deliver inductions and guidance for staff and students on safe and effective IT system use
• Support Junior IT Technicians and cover other Trust Academies as directed by the IT Manager

• Cloud
• Support
• Linux
• Office 365
• Security
• TCP/IP
• VMware
• Windows
• Dev Ops
• Network

We are a well-regarded educational Trust seeking an experienced IT Support Technician to join our IT department in Gosport. This long-term cover role will allow you to deliver high-quality IT support and strengthen cyber security across multiple sites, while focusing on delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT services. We offer a structured, well-resourced, and supportive environment with clear processes and documentation.

The role includes a competitive hourly rate of circa £25 to £30, working 37 hours per week during term time only.