Job Description
ICT
Infrastructure Engineer
Grade J – Salary £31,799
Leeds
City Centre (currently working remotely)
Fixed
Term Contract (12 months)
Full
Time – 37 hours per week (part time / job share considered)
Closing date – 13th
March 2022
We
are looking to appoint an ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our ICT
Services section.
At
the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we bring together local
councils and businesses through the Leeds City Region Enterprise
Partnership (LEP), that ensures that our work meets the needs of
employers and residents so that everyone in our region can benefit
from economic prosperity supported by a modern, accessible transport
network, housing and digital connections.
It
is an exciting time to be joining the Combined Authority, following
the announcement of a £1.8bn devolution deal that has been secured
for West Yorkshire. Devolution will enable us to drive up living
standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency
and help deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city
region by 2038.
The
role
Technology within the
Combined Authority has never been more business critical and
following a successful digital transformation programme, the
organisation’s approach to ICT is now more modern, dynamic and
forward thinking. We have plans to continue this exciting change so
that we become a truly Digital First organisation by the use of
flexible, innovative solutions which will benefit our partners and
staff. This role will help bring about that change.
Reporting into the
ICT Technical Services Manager, your key responsibilities will
include:
\t
*
\tDesign, build and
\tsupport the Office 365 and Microsoft Azure platforms.
\t
*
\tSupport internal
\tnetworks, firewalls, and connectivity.
\t
*
\tImplement security
\tand end point protection in line with NCSC guidelines.
\t
*
\tBe a senior
\tescalation point for all Incidents and Problems via a structured ICT
\tService Desk function.
For further information about the role,
please contact our Technical Services Manager
Zubair.Rasib@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
About
you
We
are really interested in speaking to applicants who have experience
in the following areas:
\t
* Office
\t365, SharePoint, InTune and Azure platform management.
\t
* LAN,
\tWAN, WLAN and connectivity technologies preferably using Cisco and
\tMeraki.
\t
* Working
\tas a senior engineer in a similar sized organisation with a proven
\ttrack record of technical abilities.
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an
excellent benefits package including:
\t
* 28 days
\tannual leave plus bank holidays
\t
*
\tGenerous employer contribution pension
\tscheme
\t
*
\tFully funded travel in West Yorkshire on
\tbus and rail with the Mcard
\t
*
\tFlexible working practises with Health and
\tWellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life
balance and career goals.
The Combined Authority is currently in
consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and
Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.
The detail of the proposals for change,
will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of
offer.
To apply
To
apply for this role, upload your CV and covering letter on our
website, by 11:55pm on Sunday 13th
March 2022
Further Information
The Combined Authority’s aim is to
attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive
culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome
applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age,
sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed
an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
We are committed to inclusivity and will
consider requests for flexible working including part time and job
share arrangements.
Candidates will be notified of invitation
to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by
phone or video interview.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to
recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated
above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental
increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. The annual
pay award for the financial year 2021/22 is still pending and will be
applied to the salary structure as appropriate once confirmed.
Due to the high volumes of applications, we
receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not
heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume
that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Candidate information will be retained by
the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for
this to be deleted.