Network and Cyber Technician

This is a Gloucester City Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Network and Cyber Technician
• Job Location:                    Gloucester City Council 
• Salary:                              £25,545 - £33,945 per annum 
• Hours per Week:              37.00 
• Contract Type:                  Permanent 
• Closing Date:                    04/06/2024 
• Job Requisition Number:  9056 
• This post is open to job share

We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester.

Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working and finding new ways to work. It's all open plan, with a living green wall and other plants without set desks, so you can sit next to someone new every day.  We're always looking to improve how we work and we offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work life balance.

About the Role

Join our forward-thinking council in as a Cyber Security Technician and be part of an exceptional team that keeps our digital operations secure and efficient. Without our dedicated technicians, our data would be at risk, and our services could be compromised, affecting everyone from employees to the wider community.

In this role, you will:

• Be the frontline defence against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of our ICT network.
• Support and lead various network projects and cyber response initiatives.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and a structured cyber security degree program.

Why Work for Us? We're not just a council; we're a hub of innovation and excellence. You'll be part of a culture that values progress and community service, with opportunities to make a real-world impact.

This role is designed for career progression, with responsibilities expanding as you gain expertise and experience.

What We Need from You

We need a proactive, tech-savvy individual who is passionate about cyber security and eager to learn. You'll be:

• A problem-solver who can manage projects and respond to incidents with precision.
• A team player who can collaborate with various departments to enhance our digital security.
• Committed to continuous learning and advancing your skills in cyber security.

Make a difference with us and help protect our community's digital future.

What we can do for you…

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service (30

days annual leave (for roles G and above only)

• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

• 2 days paid leave every year to participate in local volunteering activities

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Life Cover of 3 times your salary

• Regular Training, career development and qualification opportunities

• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for

employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, and an in-house Occupational Health service

• Enhanced family friendly leave and pay

• Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply)

• Coming Soon - Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply)

• Employee discount scheme

• Discounted tickets for local events, and reduced rate use of GL1 facilities

• Free Flu-jabs

• Access to employee led networks such as Black Worker’s, Prism (LGBT+), Carers, Disability and the Young

Employees Network, and opportunities to participate in our Equalities Working Group.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire, experience and passion to help deliver our ambitious plans for the city then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Chris Webb via email at Christopher.Webb@gloucester.gov.uk.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 17.06.24

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile, please follow the link below:-

Network and Cyber Technician - Job Profile

Gloucester City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Equality and Diversity

We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented; that represents the community it serves.   

We aim to recruit a diverse pool of talent and will recruit the person who is most suited to the job without regard to their race, colour, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, caring responsibilities or disability. 

We are a disability confident employer committed to removing barriers to employment to those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure to ensure that no-one is disadvantages because of their disability. Please contact the recruitment team if you require support or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk  

Further information on our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found Here

If you wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis, please obtain approval from your current line manager that you may be released on a secondment before submitting an application form.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.