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Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £19.45 - £21.75
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
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If you're an IT Security Professional who thrives on securing complex environments and delivering exceptional service, East Lothian Council has a compelling opportunity for you.
As one of Scotland's fastest-growing local authorities, we deliver essential services to diverse communities. Our IT Service is a strategic enabler - empowering staff to operate securely and efficiently through robust, modern infrastructure.
We're hiring a Senior IT Analyst with a strong security mindset, analytical judgement, and a passion for solving complex problems to join our IT Infrastructure & Security team at John Muir House, Haddington.
This team safeguards the Council's digital estate-supporting over 20,000 users across 100+ sites, including schools. You will be involved in securing and developing our infrastructure, while also contributing to endpoint protection, cloud security, and compliance initiatives.
Experience with Vulnerability management, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and NCSC Cloud Security Principles is highly desirable. Familiarity with SD-WAN concepts, Firewall Management, and Zero Trust architecture will be a plus. Training will be provided where needed.
Join us in a role that underpins our values of Enabling, Leading and Caring-in a flexible, inclusive environment that values your individuality and fosters collaboration.
Please note
Flexible working options are available, including home, hybrid, or office-based. However, you must be able to attend our HQ in Haddington or other Council sites when required.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details
To work as a member of the IT Infrastructure and Security team with a primary focus on the effective use of the Council's enterprise networks, servers, storage, and cloud facilities to bring about Council Wide digital transformation.
The Key Areas Of Responsibility Are
* Work with colleagues to ensure all aspects of the Council's IT infrastructure operate efficiently and effectively.
* Assist with the evaluation, selection and standardisation of new technologies
* Providing Level 2 IT Support.
* Provide professional advice and guidance to enable Council wide digital transformation.
The Jobholder will be a proactive and forward-thinking individual with experience of monitoring, evaluating, implementing and supporting enterprise wide IT infrastructure.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Relevant HND and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)
Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.
Please Note
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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