We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Cyber Security Technician to join the central IT team at Cabot Learning Federation. In this important role, you will help protect the Trust’s digital environment by implementing security measures, monitoring systems, and supporting colleagues to work safely and confidently across all our academies. Working as part of the CLF Central ICT Operations team, you will collaborate closely with the Cyber Security Officer and wider ICT staff to maintain a resilient, secure, and compliant IT estate. This role offers the chance to contribute to trust-wide improvements, respond to security incidents, and support ongoing projects that enhance the safeguarding of our digital infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring that technology continues to underpin high‑quality teaching, learning, and operational excellence across the Federation.
As a Cyber Security Technician, you’ll be an important part of our Central IT Team, helping to deliver secure, reliable, and effective technology across the Trust. You’ll play a hands‑on role in strengthening our cyber security posture, supporting monitoring and incident response, and helping staff and students use technology safely. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills, work with modern security tools, and contribute to a mission‑driven organisation that prioritises digital safety in education.
Qualifications
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Level 3 IT or Cyber Security qualification, or certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft Security Fundamentals, with a willingness to continue professional development.
- A solid understanding of core cyber security principles, including basic networking, operating systems, Active Directory, and endpoint protection tools.
- Experience working within an IT support environment, with the ability to monitor alerts, follow escalation procedures, and assist with routine security incidents.
- Familiarity with hardware diagnostics, patching, switches, anti‑malware tools, virtualisation technologies, and Microsoft Server environments.
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to support users, explain technical information clearly, and help promote cyber‑secure working habits across the Trust.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset, able to manage a busy workload, respond to changing priorities, and remain calm under pressure.
- A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion, and continuous improvement, supporting education through secure, reliable, and effective technology.
The opportunity to support and enhance cyber security practices across a large multi‑academy trust.
Benefits (Key perks)
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements including time in our Bristol office, remote work, and on‑site support across academies.
- Access to professional development, training, and the chance to work toward industry‑recognised cyber security certifications.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment where knowledge sharing and learning are encouraged.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the digital safety of students, staff, and the wider school community.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Additional Benefits
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
- Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!
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