IT Technician

IT Support Technician
Gosport
Circa £25 to £30 per hour
37 hours per week, term time only
23rd March until 22nd May 2026 - long term cover role, so may be extended

Are you an experienced IT support professional with a strong interest in cyber security?

Do you want to deliver high-quality IT support, maintain network and server infrastructure, and strengthen cyber security across multiple sites without being overloaded with unrelated administrative duties?

This well-regarded educational Trust is seeking an IT Technician to join their IT department. The Trust is structured, well-resourced, and supportive, providing clear processes, documentation, and systems so contract IT staff can focus on delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT services to staff and learners.

This long term cover role is designed to cover the provision of IT support and cyber security services across Trust sites. You will deliver first and second level support, maintain IT infrastructure, and contribute to the Trust's cyber security compliance and operational excellence.

The Role
* 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

The Person
* 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 Center, patch manager)
* Has an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred within the last 3 months AND have been continuously working with children, or be on the update service

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.