Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Stevenage
5 days ago
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Hays Technology is proud to be working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) who are looking to appoint a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their newly created cyber security team.

SBC serves as the local authority for Stevenage, a vibrant town in Hertfordshire, England. Established in 1974, the council has been under Labour control since its inception, reflecting a commitment to community-focused governance.

Are you a tech-savvy professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic local authority? This is your chance to play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of their IT infrastructure!

Why work for SBC?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces the latest technologies and best practices in IT.
Career Development: They invest in their staff’s growth through training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain robust cyber security measures to protect the council’s digital assets and infrastructure.
Develop and deploy innovative ICT solutions in response to evolving business demands, contributing to organizational growth and resilience.
Conduct regular security assessments, cyber risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses and risks.
Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond promptly to security incidents and breaches.
Design and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, such as CAF, NIST, ISO27001.

Key Skills Required:

Knowledge of Fortigate Security Stack including Firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager.
Knowledge of vulnerability management platforms (Tenable/Nessus/Qualys).
Knowledge of threat intelligence, risk management, and cyber incident response frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), PSN Compliance, Cyber Essentials, NIST, or ISO 27001.
Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent level qualification or experience.
ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent.
Professional Security Certifications CISSP, CISM, CEH, CREST, GIAC, or Microsoft Security Certifications (SC-200, SC-300).
At Stevenage Borough Council, they don’t just create opportunities for their community to thrive; they are also dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for their staff. To showcase this, they provide an extensive list of benefits:

Pension: Employee contribution 5.5% and 12.5% employer contribution
Employee Assistance Programme Discounts
Civil Service Sports Council: CSSC offers everyone who works at Stevenage Borough Council the opportunity to join a staff benefits scheme, giving access to a range of benefits including leisure activities, discounts on theatre, cinema and theme park tickets, and savings at High Street shops.
Rail Season Tickets
Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health
Free Parking: The town centre multi-storey car park on St Georges Way is available to SBC staff and is a short walk to our offices in Daneshill House. There is also a staff car park adjacent to our Cavendish Road site.
Trade Unions
Ongoing personal career development
SmartGo Stevenage: All Stevenage Borough Council staff are eligible to sign up for free to the SmartGo Stevenage scheme and access a wide range of discounts on buses, trains, bikes as well as wide-ranging discounts such as 7.5% off in Halfords.
Free Eye Tests for Screen Users
Health & Fitness: Discounted membership at Everyone Active includes Gym membership, Fitness classes, Free health checks, and much more…
Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about leveraging your technical expertise to support the community, then please click apply now with your up-to-date CV!

HAYS Technology are the retained consultants working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council. To discuss the role and organisation in more detail please contact Daryl Angel on (phone number removed).

Please note: All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Hays Technology

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