If you have a keen interest in Cyber Security and would like to develop your skills and knowledge further in this area, we have rare opportunity for you to join our technical services team as the ICT Security / Cybersecurity Officer protecting the Council and its data from the cyber security threats.
Using your vast knowledge and experience, you will ensure both the on premise and cloud-based ICT networks are secure, employing new technologies to mitigate ongoing risks. You will also be the technical lead on Public Services Network compliance and Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standard legislation.
You will develop and maintain the Council's disaster recovery strategy, multi-platform server administration tasks, Internet/Network security procedures to always ensure the integrity of systems and data. You will also maintain and support the BCKLWN remote working environment.
You will have comprehensive working knowledge in ICT including of Windows based operating systems; modern PC architecture; maintaining IT Security and Networks, Data and Internet Security. You will have excellent diagnostics skills, with the ability to process data with the highest levels of accuracy, handling confidential data sensitively. You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely, with excellent customer services skills to liaise with all levels across the Council.
If you would like to join our team, we would love to see your application. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and promote a good work life balance with hybrid working arrangements. We also offer a competitive salary, performance related pay, generous annual leave including office closure between Christmas and New Year, local government pension scheme and employee benefits scheme. If you are moving to the area for this role, we can also offer you a relocation package of up to 8k.
Please note, this appointment is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard which is minimum standard security checks, this includes a verification of 3 years history, and a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.