IT Analyst - Infrastructure & Security - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £16.37 - £17.78

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 1st July 2024.

We are looking to recruit an IT Analyst to work in our IT Infrastructure & Security Team. Your primary focus will be on systems administration of our key systems associated with the day to day running of our networks and cyber security functions. We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail and accuracy combined with a good understanding of the Council's business critical networks and the devices and software we run on them.

The key tasks of the role include:
User management and access; daily administration of our M365 and Azure tenancies; systems administration of our web filtering products, assisting with the cyber and information security functions of the team, provision of IT support and assisting with the project work of the team and the wider IT Service.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This post is open only to current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes agency/casual/locum staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

Job Details

To work as a member of the IT Infrastructure & Security team with a primary focus on providing IT support to all Council staff to help bring about Council Wide digital transformation.

The key areas of responsibility are:
- Providing Level 1 IT Support and assisting the support efforts of others.
- Assist with the work of the IT Service.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to enable council wide digital transformation.

The Jobholder will be a proactive individual with excellent customer service with experience of assessing client and service need.

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 HNC 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 recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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.