ICT Security Analyst

Job Description

Are you passionate about Cyber Security and providing exceptional user support?

West Dunbartonshire Council has an excellent opportunity for a motivated 3rd Line Support Analyst within our dynamic team. As a key member of our IT Security team, you’ll be dealing with escalated security issues across our organisation.

Why join us? Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking IT team. Opportunity for professional growth and skill development. Competitive salary and benefits package including access to Local Government Pension Scheme. Utilise our highly recognised Flexible Working Scheme. Contribute to the technology-driven success of our organisation.

The purpose of the post is to provide a security response to the newly emerging cyber security threats facing West Dunbartonshire Council. The Security Analyst will put measures in place to protect the integrity of WDC data from unauthorised access, theft and misuse. They will investigate breaches of security from a technical perspective in accordance with defined council guidelines and in co-ordination with other Council officers and departments. They will be responsible for the security configuration of network infrastructure, developing the intrusion prevention and intrusion detection systems and the WDC technical response to any issues as and when they arise.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Standard Disclosure (Level 2) prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us