Senior IT Analyst - Infrastructure & Security - EAL11140

East Lothian Council; Haddington; Hybrid; Full time

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

If you're an IT and Information Security professional who is passionate about being part of a team proud to deliver fantastic customer service, East Lothian Council has an exciting opportunity for you.

The work of a local authority is varied, challenging and essential to the lives of local people. The council provides a range of valued services to communities across one of Scotland's fastest growing areas. Our IT Service plays a critical enabling role in the delivery of these services, supporting our people in carrying out their duties with safe and secure use of technology.

We are seeking to hire a Senior IT Analyst with an analytical mind, strong attention to detail and an inclination for problem solving to join our IT Infrastructure & Security team working out of our Headquarters at John Muir House in Haddington.

The team provides network, server, and security services and support to all service departments across the Council. In total, the team supports over 4000 users spread over 100 sites, including the Council's 6 secondary schools and 36 primary schools.

The successful candidate will be mainly focused on supporting and developing our voice and data networks. There will also be opportunities to get involved in the other aspects of the team's work.

A good working knowledge and experience of data network technologies including enterprise wireless and SD-WAN solutions would be an advantage. Additional training will be provided as required.

By joining our team, you'll be taking on a vital role which underpins our values of Enabling, Leading and Caring - in a flexible working environment where we value individuality whilst focusing on maintaining an inclusive and collaborative culture.

Please note: Options for home, hybrid or office working are all available with this role. However, you should be willing and able to visit our HQ in Haddington or other council sites as required.

Job Details

To work as a member of the IT Infrastructure and Security team with a primary focus on the effective use of the Council's enterprise networks, servers, storage, and cloud facilities to bring about Council Wide digital transformation.

The key areas of responsibility are:

1. Work with colleagues to ensure all aspects of the Council's IT infrastructure operate efficiently and effectively.
2. Assist with the evaluation, selection and standardisation of new technologies.
3. Providing Level 2 IT Support.
4. Provide professional advice and guidance to enable Council wide digital transformation.

The Jobholder will be a proactive and forward-thinking individual with experience of monitoring, evaluating, implementing and supporting enterprise wide IT infrastructure.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Relevant HND and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail].

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an import data from my CV function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.