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Remote IT Operations & Support Part-Time

Freelance IT Support - Part Time: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an IT support engineer or technician providing remote support for a UK client.
  • The Person:The person will provide remote user support, troubleshoot day-to-day IT issues, manage users and permissions, set up PCs and software, support email security tools, monitor endpoints, document IT processes, and handle hardware ordering.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has around 2 to 4 years of experience in IT Support or Helpdesk L2 roles, hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments, and experience with Mimecast, NinjaOne or other RMM platforms, Cyber Essentials, Microsoft Defender, and endpoint and device management.

About the role

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.

We are looking for an IT Support Engineer / IT Support Technician to provide remote support to a client in the UK, on a freelance, part-time and flexible basis.

Responsibilities

  • Provide remote support to users in a Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Provide support for Outlook, Teams, Office and Microsoft Defender.
  • Manage users and permissions.
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day IT issues.
  • Set up and configure new PCs and software.
  • Provide support for email security solutions, namely Mimecast.
  • Remotely monitor endpoints using RMM tools, ideally NinjaOne.
  • Support hardware management and ordering.
  • Document basic IT processes.

Requirements

  • Around 2-4 years of experience in IT Support, Helpdesk L2 or similar roles;
  • Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments;
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to work independently and provide effective support remotely;
  • Good communication skills and a strong level of English, for interaction with the client;
  • A proactive and service-oriented approach.

Nice To Have

Experience with any of the following will be considered a plus:

  • Mimecast
  • NinjaOne or other RMM platforms
  • Cyber Essentials
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Endpoint and device management

Benefits

  • Freelance collaboration – approximately 10 hours per month (part-time)
  • 100% remote (based in Portugal)
  • Flexible working hours
  • International working environment
  • Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft-based IT environments

If you're an experienced IT Support professional looking for a flexible, fully remote freelance and part-time opportunity, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Published September 15, 2026
Location Portugal, Portugal
Job Type Part-Time