Salary: £35,000 - 35,000 per year Requirements: Strong understanding and interest in firewalls and networks Demonstrable experience in perimeter security Demonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of firewalls Experience upgrading, managing and monitoring firewalls Understanding of storage infrastructure Understanding of virtual infrastructure MS / SQL knowledge Ability to be within an hour of the location and have own transport Responsibilities: Support, configure and administer corporate firewall and perimeter security platforms Liaise with customers and appropriate IT staff Follow technical and security standards to ensure cost-effective, secure, and high availability of systems Support, install, and implement IT infrastructure solutions Configure, test and install operating systems and hardware using supplier recommendations and best practices across a range of platforms Assist in the design and build process of IT infrastructure solutions Work in a team of IT technicians with a broad range of technologies including Hyper-Converged Systems (HCI), Infrastructure Security, SQL Database Administration, System Backup Management & Administration, Server administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare), File Structure and Permission Management, Facilities Management, Security Testing, and Disaster Recovery Technologies: Firewall Hardware Support Linux SQL Security VMware Windows Network More: We are Hays Recruitment, partnered with Leicestershire County Council, seeking a Technical Specialist with knowledge of firewalls. This hybrid role is based in Glenfield, Leicestershire, and offers a salary of £35,451 – £36,612 alongside benefits. You will join a collaborative team of four, dedicated to maintaining and supporting a reliable and resilient IT infrastructure. We place a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, providing you with abundant opportunities for professional development. last updated 12 week of 2026