The Role
Post: ICT Security Engineer
Salary: £39,669 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,669 - £47,384 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 20 June 2022 at 16:00 GMT
As a key support service, the delivery of high-quality ICT services is crucial to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Brigade’s key vision.
Due to growth, two new positions for ICT Security Engineers have become available. These roles are key to maintaining and developing the Brigade’s on-premise and cloud security infrastructure and are a mixture of both a project and BAU activities. The primary focus of these roles is the smooth running, monitoring, investigation and tuning of the Brigade’s cyber security systems, supporting and developing security infrastructure along with BAU activities.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience for at least three years and proven success at contributing to the continuous design, development and support of network/security based infrastructures. Running on either on-premises or in the cloud, for a large multi-site organisation, preferably in a 24/7/365 industry.
Candidates should be used to working as part of a team but they must also be able to manage their own workload effectively.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
• Onsite Gym
To apply, please upload the following documents:
• A cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience and qualifications, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the job description)
• A copy of your up-to-date CV.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place early July 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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