About the role
Are you a dynamic and driven cyber security professional ready to make a real impact? As an Information Cyber Security Analyst at Enfield Council, you will protect vital systems and services that support thousands of residents. You will play a critical and highly visible role in safeguarding the council's digital estate, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of key systems, and responding decisively to incidents.
Key responsibilities
- Protect critical systems and sensitive data across the Council.
- Respond quickly and effectively to cyber incidents using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.
- Support and strengthen compliance with ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR.
- Contribute to operational service delivery and strategic security initiatives across Digital Services.
- Configure, manage and optimise security tools including SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls and privileged access management.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, audits and risk reviews.
- Develop monitoring and alerting processes and research new technologies to enhance cyber resilience.
- Provide expert guidance on security risks and best practice to colleagues across Digital Services and the wider Council.
- Deputise for the Senior Security Manager when required and support wider team development.
- Work from the Civic Centre, attending the office a minimum of two days per week.
- Participate in out‑of‑hours support and on‑call arrangements as required.
Required skills and experience
- Proven experience in cyber security operations, incident response and vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR.
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft security tooling (e.g. Sentinel, Defender) and cloud security (Azure/M365).
- Ability to identify root causes, make informed decisions and respond effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with confidence to influence and advise.
- Proactive, analytical, and solution‑focused approach in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Excellent pension through the LGPS.
- Up to 32 days annual leave, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas.
- Blend of remote and office based working.
- Interest‑free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential advice and counselling.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
- One month paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.
Location and working arrangement
Based at the Civic Centre, with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of two days per week. Out‑of‑hours support and on‑call arrangements may be required.
