IT Support Specialist

Netcraft is the global leader in cybercrime detection and disruption. We’re a trusted partner for three of the four largest companies in the world, twelve of the fifty largest banks, and 8 of the largest world governments. We've blocked almost 200 million cyber-attacks to date, and we take down around 33% of the world's phishing attacks.

Our purpose and passion are focused on just one thing: protecting the world from cybercrime.

We carry that passion through into our workplace too. Our people are highly talented, and everyone is valued for their individual contribution, so we make sure Netcraft is a great place to work. From great benefits to health and wellness and social events, we’ve got you covered.

The role 

We are seeking an experienced IT Support Specialist to join our team in one of our UK offices. Reporting to our IT Systems Team Lead, you’ll be part of the team responsible for IT support across the company.

This role can be based in our Bath, London, or Manchester office, with a hybrid working model (a mix of office and remote working).

Day to day, your responsibilities will be: 

Supporting our IT service desk as the first point of contact for hardware and software issues 

Assisting users (both desk-side and remotely) with support on Windows 10/11, macOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS devices 

Identifying and escalating recurring issues for root cause analysis, while also taking ownership of root cause investigations when required 

Supporting our software stack, including Microsoft 365, Slack and Atlassian apps (e.g. Jira, Jira Service Management and Confluence) 

Procurement, provisioning and maintenance of workstations, phones and other hardware, liaising with manufacturer support where necessary 

Working with our People Team on the JML (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) process 

Onboarding new employees to Netcraft by running induction sessions, explaining the various systems and how to use them 

Helping to grow and maintain our Proxy network 

Working closely alongside our Infrastructure and Security teams in the Platform Engineering department 

Identifying and implementing improvements in our IT operations processes 

Participating in recurring operational tasks, including software licence renewals, patch management and evidence collection for audits 

Participating in the IT/Security on-call roster (currently one week every 11), responding to high-priority alerts and escalating for help if required 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

A proven track record of a strong troubleshooting ability across the major operating systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 

The ability to work effectively across time zones, balancing asynchronous collaboration with US- and Australia-based colleagues alongside real-time support for users in the UK 

Familiarity with popular SaaS tools, and the ability to adapt to using and configuring tools that are new to you 

To enjoy helping people with their IT issues with a positive, patient and solution-focussed approach 

Professional, clear, and prompt English communication (in person, by email, instant messaging, and on phone/video calls) 

Ability to prioritise multiple tasks of varying urgency, across multiple platforms such as Slack, ITSM, email and walk-up requests 

Absolute integrity and discretion, given your potential level of access to sensitive business data 

Ability to identify improvement and automation opportunities, as well as the willingness to adapt approaches 

To be able to produce clear documentation, and consistently improve existing material to enhance clarity and usability 

Bonus points if you can also bring: 

Experience using Jira Service Management as an ITSM tool 

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite administration including Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and Defender 

Familiarity with the command line on Windows, macOS and Linux platforms, including PowerShell and bash 

Experience writing and maintaining scripts for automation (e.g. PowerShell) 

An understanding of computer networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, ICMP, VLANs) and the ability to independently debug networking issues 

Familiarity using and configuring Atlassian apps 

Familiarity with applying principles from the ITIL framework, in day-to-day work 

A pragmatic security-first approach, balancing protection with usability and efficiency 

This is a fast-paced role that will require you to be practical and flexible in your approach. 

What we offer 

Hybrid and flexible working options

33 days holiday per annum (incl. public holidays)

Salary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions up to 5% + NI savings

Private health cover, including access to a private GP service

Spot reward bonus scheme to reward truly outstanding contributions

Comprehensive wellness and support provisions

Enhanced family leave provisions

Equity tracking scheme (eligibility criteria apply)

Two days paid Volunteering Leave per year

Free meals, drinks and snacks provided daily in the offices

Regular social events such as board game nights, big summer party and annual kick-off

Inclusive culture and environment, where you’ll feel genuinely valued and respected; and

A tax-efficient cycle to work scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This is very important to us and through our ally network we support under-represented groups. We actively seek to maintain a positive working environment that is free from bias, harassment or discrimination, and we encourage candidates from any background to apply, regardless of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, age, religious or cultural beliefs, veteran status, first nations origin, or any other specific characteristics. 

We’re happy to make any reasonable adjustments to our hiring process to ensure that all candidates can participate fully and comfortably.  

Netcraft does not accept any unsolicited approaches from recruitment consultants.