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In return, we'll give you a fun environment to learn and develop in alongside some extremely interesting people and projects.\nThe role:\nAssessing, deploying, and maintaining a variety of system components.\n\nHelping to develop Proof-of-Concepts for new system components.\n\nPresenting your work and findings in an accessible way.\n\nAssisting in maintaining the business security certifications (e.g. Cyber Essentials plus).\n\nUndergoing training to make sure you’re top of your game\n\nThe ideal candidate:\nExperience in security principles.\n\nSome experience in the Azure cloud hosting platform, Azure Active Directory, Azure user permission management (SSO) and InTune deployment of Applications.\n\nExperience with troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, MacOS and Linux devices.\n\nExperience in supporting users IT needs day to day, in an approachable and friendly manner\n\nInterested and passionate about learning new things, taking things apart, and getting stuck into new problems and challenges\n\nYou will need to be able to hold and maintain a UK government security clearance as part of this role. 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Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.\nLife at Interrupt Labs\nRewarded for the work you do\nAnnual bonus up to 15% based on company performance - when Interrupt does well, that gets shared across the team, not kept at the top.\n\n6% matched pension\n\n4x base salary Death in Service, so your family has a financial safety net without you having to think about it.\n\nSalary sacrifice EV scheme, so going electric is more affordable through your pay.\n\nLow-interest loans up to £10,000, for whatever life throws at you - big purchases, unexpected costs, or just breathing room.\n\nTaking care of you\nPrivate medical insurance with access to private GP consultations, mental health cover and various therapies cover (chiropractic treatment, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, podiatry/chiropody and up to two consultations with a dietician).\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 confidential support.\n\nEnhanced cycle to work scheme which can be used for a bike valued up to £10,000.\n\nTime to switch off\n25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year up to 28, plus bank holidays, because good IT needs a rested mind, not a burnt-out one.\n\nOption to buy up to 5 additional days' leave each year, if you want more flexibility than the base allowance gives you.\n\nGrowing your craft\nIf there's a certification, course, or conference that will genuinely make you better at your work, whatever it is - we want to hear about it and back it.\n\nSupporting your family\nEnhanced maternity pay: 12 weeks at full pay, followed by 12 weeks at half pay.\n\nEnhanced paternity pay: 4 weeks at full pay.\n\nCulture & office life\nRegular company socials throughout the year.\n\nFree hot and soft drinks, beer and snacks in the office, because the small daily things add up.\n\nThe location\nOur office is located in the centre of Basingstoke, a five-minute walk from the train station with direct connections to London Waterloo and Southampton.\nWe are proud to be accredited with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.\nInterrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. 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