The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. This is a 2 year fixed term contract opportunity.
We are excited to be hiring a Compute Infrastructure Senior Officer to support our IT and Digital team based at our Woodhatch Place office in Reigate. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office two days per week.
Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role
As a Compute Infrastructure Senior Officer, you will work in the Compute Infrastructure Team which is part of the Enterprise Technology function which is a core IT function within the IT & Digital Service as it underpins the running of all the council's operations. This is a particularly complex environment requiring specialist skillsets in a constantly changing technology landscape.
The team is responsible for the management of a large virtualisation infrastructure and server estate, as well as end user device build and management, including productivity tools.
In this role, you will support the Compute Infrastructure Team Manager in ensuring the secure, reliable, and compliant operation of the Council's IT estate. You will play a key role in managing cyber‑security risks, with a particular focus on patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance across servers and endpoint platforms. This involves using modern tools and techniques to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across a complex enterprise environment.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, standards and processes, ensuring they align with regulatory and organisational requirements. Working collaboratively across IT&D, you will help drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities and support secure, efficient service delivery.
The role involves providing tactical advice to colleagues and managers alike, helping shape secure operational practices and ensuring our compute infrastructure remains robust and well‑managed. You will also support a range of initiatives and improvements that help the Council deliver its priorities for communities, residents, and services.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
Experience in patching, configuration, device management and vulnerability compliance management, using tools such as Microsoft SCCM, Intune or Azure Arc.
Good technical knowledge of compute and endpoint platforms.
Managing vulnerabilities from detection through to remediation.
Good problem analysis, trouble-shooting and technical problem resolution skills, coupled with working understanding of service delivery frameworks such as iTIL and relevant policies and procedures to ensure resources are efficiently used.
Clear communication, accurate record keeping, and effective workload management.
Working collaboratively and contributing to team development.Please submit a CV and a personal statement (no more than 1,000 words) explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Your CV and personal statement should show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert and connect your answers to the behaviours we are looking for.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs