ICT Security Officer

ICT Security Officer

DIRECTORATE: Resources

DEPARTMENT: ICT

GRADE F - £30,151 to £33,820 per annum (pay award pending)

Permanent

37 hours per week

Location: Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

Erewash is a bustling borough in Derbyshire that is perfectly positioned between the vibrant cities of Derby and Nottingham. With a blend of busy urban and beautiful rural scenes, Erewash enjoys strong and ongoing economic diversification, great transport links and a truly affordable cost of living. So, it’s no surprise that our borough is a popular place to live, work and visit.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career within our ICT Team.

The ICT department is looking to recruit an ICT Security Officer who will lead on all aspects of ICT security for the Council. The successful applicant will be required to review, implement and advise on all aspects of ICT security including policies, auditing, security evaluation, risk analysis and mitigation. You will need a good understanding of ICT infrastructure including Microsoft operating systems, applications, networking and vulnerability scanning tools.

You will have a customer focused approach with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. 

We are looking for a person with a proven track record working within a diverse ICT environment. You will be expected to work on your own initiative, have excellent attention to detail and be able to work on several different projects at once.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

What do we offer?

- Hybrid/Home working available

- Generous annual leave and flexitime schemes

- Casual Car Allowance

- Free workplace car parking within the Borough

- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development

- Family friendly and flexible working policies available

- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme

If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council please contact Neil Webster, ICT Manager on 0115 9316090 or email neil.webster@erewash.gov.uk.

To apply online please visit our website www.erewash.gov.uk

Applications are invited with a closing date for applications of 11^th June 2023. Interviews will be held on 21^st June.

 Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  

Alternatively an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under this criteria.