ICT Security Officer (Compliance)

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is continuing to invest in strengthening our cyber security posture and is looking to recruit an ICT Security Officer (Compliance) to join our high‑performing ICT service!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about ICT security, keen to develop their skills through industry‑standard training and motivated by making a real difference in protecting public sector data, employees, and citizens.

About the Role
The ICT Security Officer – Compliance plays a key role in developing, promoting, and embedding the Council’s information security culture, policies, and procedures, in line with recognised national standards and guidance.

You will:
Provide specialist information security and cyber risk advice to employees, elected members, and third‑party suppliers
Ensure compliance with the Council’s core information security principles
Coordinate security communications, reviews, risk assessments, and policy development
Help identify and mitigate risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Council information assets
Act as the Council’s primary point of contact for information security and cyber risk matters
Deliver internal consultancy support across all Council services

About You
You will be customer‑focused, proactive, and passionate about ICT security, with the confidence to engage effectively across technical and non‑technical audiences. If you’re looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, we’d love to hear from you!!

Working Arrangements
This role operates on an 80/20 remote‑to‑onsite basis, with one day per week onsite.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check 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
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