Support Analyst

Arqit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Support Analyst to provide 1st and 2nd line IT support for its Service Desk team. You will manage a variety of technical support issues in a fast-paced environment, supporting Windows, Apple, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. The company offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years supporting Windows, Apple, and Linux platforms.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd line IT Support including Helpdesk and remote support.
• Provide exceptional customer service through various support channels.
• Manage and resolve Incidents and Problems.
• Create and manage service policies and procedures.
• Monitor systems and performance.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Microsoft certification

Windows support

Apple support

Linux support

Incident Management skills

Problem Management skills

Tools

Office 365

Exchange 365

TCP/IP

Wi-Fi

Job description

Arqit is a global pioneer in quantum‑safe encryption : we provide a proven defence against both current cyber dangers and impending quantum threats. Our 100 staff worldwide describe Arqit as succeeding in providing a positive and inclusive working environment, where staff feel that managers care about the success and well‑being of their teams, and individuals feel valued as employees.

We have a new opportunity for a Support Analyst with strong experience in a service‑oriented Service Desk environment and a solid understanding of Windows, Apple and cloud platforms. You will be joining a fast‑paced, exciting tech scale‑up, and we can offer you fun and interesting work in cloud cybersecurity. You will be working within the Service Desk team, managing day‑to‑day support issues, and you have the aptitude and responsibility to assist the team in more complex Incidents and Problems. We have a great team culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, take ownership, and scale new heights in your career as the company grows. We are based in friendly offices, close to Victoria, Westminster and St James Park stations, and operate a hybrid working model.

What you’ll be doing

• 1st and 2nd line IT Support (Helpdesk, remote and Deskside)
• Providing exceptional Service Support and Customer Service to the Business, via remote and deskside Support, Email and Telephone
• Providing solution(s) / work around(s) to Incidents and Problems
• Creating, managing and evolving Polices, Processes and Procedures
• Working to SLA thresholds for incident(s), request(s) and problem(s) · Prioritising and managing workload effectively, managing multiple open Incidents / Problems and mini projects simultaneously
• Systems & Performance monitoring, and problem management
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Business and 3rd parties
• Review of Services, application delivery, patching and Anti‑Virus
• Ensure appropriate standards and procedures are adhered to during the development process to support a quality deliverable to Arqit.
• Work with a variety of business and technical teams to enhance service
• Supporting users on both hardware and software applications
• Desktop and Laptop Builds

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have a very high level of Customer Service experience and preferably be Microsoft certified and have spent a minimum of 2 years supporting Windows, Apple and Linux platforms. As well as all the expected qualities of an experienced Support / Helpdesk engineer, the following skills would be beneficial to the role.

• User administration within the following environments: Office 365, Windows 11, Sharepoint, Cloud based security products
• Windows administration
• Exchange 365 mailbox administration
• Exceptional Incident Management skills with the ability to identify root cause and apply solutions to resolve
• Exceptional Problem Management skills, able to investigate trends, to apply a methodical approach to identify root cause and suggestions for solution
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Proven experience working within IT service delivery
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge within a team
• Endpoint encryption administration
• General Network administration and troubleshooting, TCP / IP and WAN / LAN / Wi‑Fi

Please note, the ability to work in the UK without restrictions is ESSENTIAL; there may also be a need for UK security clearance in future.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday
• 8 bank holidays
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Coaching
• Parental Leave
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Subsidised Season Ticket Loan
• RSU Equity Package
• Bonus Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Victoria Card
• Benefit Hub

Arqit is a global cybersecurity company delivering quantum‑safe encryption to secure data and communications for enterprises, governments, and critical national infrastructure (CNI). Powered by its advanced symmetric key cryptography, Arqit offers scalable encryption that is resilient to quantum threats, ensuring robust data protection across sectors like telecoms, defence, and finance.

Arqit has recently welcomed onboard the talented team from Ampliphae: this brings together Ampliphae’s industry‑leading Encryption Intelligence products with Arqit’s quantum‑encryption technology and global reach, delivering a comprehensive proposition to identify and mitigate cyber risk exposure from both current and quantum threats.