As a NICHE System Administrator specializing in policing, you will maintain and optimize secure IT environments that handle classified law enforcement data. This role requires expertise in high-security infrastructure, ensuring compliance with criminal justice regulations, cyber security frameworks, and operational resilience standards. You will play a crucial role in managing the NICHE database
* Maintain, configure, and optimize secure police IT systems and networks.
* Oversee criminal intelligence databases, evidence management platforms, and officer communication tools.
* Ensure compliance with Home Office guidelines, CJIS security policies, and GDPR regulations.
* Implement access controls and encryption measures to protect sensitive law enforcement data.
* Monitor real-time system performance, proactively identifying security threats or vulnerabilities.
* Work closely with cybercrime units, forensic IT specialists, and emergency response teams.
* Manage secure cloud environments and disaster recovery protocols for policing IT systems.
* Assist with digital forensics investigations, supporting officers with evidence extraction and retention.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in IT system administration within government, policing, or security sectors.
* Configuring/managing NICHE system
* Active NPPV3 clearance (used currently or within the last 6 months)
* Build and configure NICHE and also help set up work flows
* Understanding permissions
* Used to building out hierarchy