• Permanent Opportunity for a critical public service client
• Hybrid working, West Midlands
• £46,600 salary + benefits
• You will be required to go through a UK security Clerance

Senior Security Operations Analyst

Are you a skilled Security Operations Analyst with a wealth of experience in controlling and monitoring of digital security services and underlying technologies? Our client needs you!

As the Senior Security Operations Analyst you will be responsible for proactively hunting for threats, ensuring the monitoring and analysis of incidents protect people, technology, data and process and address all security incidents.

You will proactively engage in Cyber defence capabilities to identify potential threats delivering strategic reports and strategies to minimise the impact of the threat. Provide monitoring of vulnerably management solution and other security related tooling.

Skills and Experience

Essential Skills:

• Incident Management
• Threat Intelligence and Analytics
• Security tooling and technologies
• Network and system security
• Security best practices
• Vulnerability management

Desirable:

• Penetration testing
• Risk Management
• Azure security
• Tenable (Nessus)
• Microsoft Sentinel or other SOCSIEM
• MS Azure PIM
• Privileged Access Management Tooling

For this position you are required to go through a UK Security vetting process, to ensure eligibility, you must have had uninterrupted UK residence for the past 5 years.

Next Steps

If you are interested in joining the team, and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your CV and we will endeavour to get back to you.

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Technical Specialist — SME
Worcestershire
£49,008 – £55,008 plus package

• Proven experience in application support
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and VMware
• Expertise in M365
• Proficiency in ITIL incident and change management

• Supporting critical operating systems
• Network and telephony management
• Database support
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Cybersecurity, especially within Policing or Emergency Service environments

• An outstanding pension scheme
• Generous annual leave (28 days rising to 34 days)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Access to exclusive Blue Light Card discounts and more!

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• Permanent Opportunity for a critical public service client
• Hybrid working, West Midlands
• £40,000 salary + benefits
• You will be required to go through a UK security Clerance

Security Operations Analyst

Our critical public service client is looking for a Security Operations analyst to join the team to assist in the control and monitoring of the Digital Services security services and underlying technologies. Your role will involve the monitoring and analysis of incidents to protect people, technology, data and process.

As the Security Operations Analyst you will engage in Cyber defence capabilities to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and follow or provide advice on mitigations to minimise the impact of the threat.

Skills and Experience

Essential Skills:

• Incident response and handling
• Threat Intelligence and Analytics
• Security tooling and technologies
• Network and system security
• Security best practices
• Vulnerability management

Desirable:

• Penetration testing
• Risk assessment
• Azure security (Defender/Purview)
• Tenable (Nessus)
• Microsoft Sentinel or other SOCSIEM
• MS Azure PIM

For this position you are required to go through a UK Security vetting process, to ensure eligibility, you must have had uninterrupted UK residence for the past 5 years.

Next Steps

If you are interested in joining the team, and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your CV and we will endeavour to get back to you.

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Senior Architect. £67,400 + Benefits
Permanent, Hybrid.
Stafford
Staffordshire Police Force

If you would like to experience playing a critical role in the architectural journey for one of the UK’s most established police forces delivering intelligence-led policing, then this may be the role for you.
Staffordshire Police are seeking exceptional individuals, with a proven background in technical transformation at scale, who can deliver the upgrades and continuous improvement that The Force needs.

The role
As a Senior Architect, your function will be to govern and maintain the overall technical architecture solution for the force; ensuring that all work undertaken adheres to agreed standards, design principles and architecture methodology.
Reporting into the DDaT Manager and Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for understanding the current and future requirements for The Force; creating roadmaps, setting strategy and as a result identify opportunities for leveraging information and digital technology

You will be responsible for ensuring that all infrastructure, software, security and service innovations align with an underpinning roadmap. You will be confident inl providing effective solution designs and maintain suitable documentation that fully describes the architecture within the force.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Define and maintain documentation that articulates the current state software portfolio and interfaces across the force
• Review new or changed legislation and its impact on adopted force technology standards
• Presentation of architecture outputs to stakeholders at various levels of technical understanding within the force;
• Define, manage and govern infrastructure standards and capabilities for the deployment of business, data, and application services
• Being Accountable for the detailed software and supporting infrastructure design aspects of solutions
• Accountable for any impact assessment process to provide SME input on proposed initiatives, offering high level cost estimates for implementation

About you:

You can confidently demonstrate significant experience of designing and architecting technical solutions within a large complex multi-faceted organisation; translating user requirements into solution designs, often in front of large groups.
Communication is key in this role as you embark on an exciting architectural and stake-holder led journey through the force; liaising and building strong relationships across The Force in both Project and BAU technical environments.
Ideally you will possess working knowledge of ITIL (Intermediate +), TOGAF/COBIT, or an equivalent framework; as well as CITP or FBCS

How to apply:

If you would like to discuss further, then please visit our dedicated microsite to understand more about the challenge and the opportunities that await.

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Technical Specialist (Level 3)
Worcestershire
£42,000 – £45,000 plus package

We are working with a Midlands-based Police force who are looking to shape the future of policing across their 3 counties. As part of their continuous drive to build an inclusive workforce, they are looking to bring in a Level 3 Technical Specialist in their Command and Control Technical Team.

The main purpose of the Specialist Technical Support Level 3 (Critical Saab Support) role is to provide a high level of technical support across The Police Force, both to internal customers and to external customers ensuring the department is offering the best level of service in terms of ICT services, specialist applications and equipment.

As the successful candidate, you will ideally have:

Essential:

• Application support
• Windows Server
• VMware
• M365
• ITIL incident and change management

On top of these fundamental skills and experience, you would ideally have experience of supporting the following:

• Command and Control systems (ideally Saab SAFE)
• Network & Telephony
• Database support
• Radio (Airwave)
• Azure Virtual Desktop

If you also have a background in Cyber Security; ideally within a Policing or Emergency Service environment, this would be highly desirable.

This opportunity will require Police Vetting Clearance. You must be a UK resident and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years to successfully apply.

This role offers an exceptional pension scheme; 28 rising to 34 days of annual leave, subsidised Gym, Health and wellness, access to Blue Light Card and much more. If you are interested, please do apply today!

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Network Engineer

Location: Worcester

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £49008

Must meet eligibility criteria for security clearance, including a minimum of five years of residency in the UK.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of emergency services in our three counties and be part of an inclusive working environment where your ideas and opinions matter.

As a Network Engineer, you will work as a member of the Specialist Technical Support Team, providing high-level technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective ICT services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical support in the areas of routing, switching, enterprise firewalls, VPN, load balancing, web proxies, and remote access solutions.

• Apply security principles to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our network infrastructure.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain network solutions.

• Supervise and mentor team members, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our services remain at the forefront of innovation.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in routing and switching, enterprise firewalls, VPN, load balancing, web proxies, and remote access solutions.

• Strong understanding of security principles and their application in a network environment.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Citrix NetScaler, Zscaler, MS Azure, virtualization platforms like VMWare/Hyper-V, and SD-WAN.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years of service) + bank holidays.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Health and wellbeing services, staff network, and PAM assist.

• Affordable private healthcare, and other savings.

• Gym membership discounts.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements where suitable for the role.

If you are passionate about ICT and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and inclusive environment, apply now to join our team.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Communication Engineer

Permanent

Location: Staffordshire Police

Salary £51,251

Are you ready to be at the forefront of digital transformation and support cutting-edge technology? Our Digital, Data, and Technology team is looking for passionate Communication Engineers to join our Networks and Communications division. Here’s your chance to make a real impact!

Your Role:

As a Communication Engineer, you’ll be pivotal in building, developing, and supporting all mobile devices across the force. You’ll collaborate with the broader team on network, firewall, and telephony infrastructure support, including ICCS infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Safeguard Our Network: Ensure the security, integrity, and performance of our operational network and communications infrastructure.
• Manage Airwave Infrastructure: Oversee end-user Airwave devices, Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS), fleet mapping, and coverage.
• Enhance Data Networks: Work with Local Area Networking, Wide Area Networking, and Wireless Networking to keep our data flowing smoothly.
• Support Voice and Video Tech: Maintain our Voice Over IP (VOIP) and Video Conferencing systems.
• Secure Connectivity: Manage our firewall and gateway infrastructure to ensure secure internet and network connections.
• Transition New Tech: Help transition new or updated infrastructure from development to live environments.
• Provide Expert Knowledge: Offer your expertise to various projects and change initiatives.

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to manage workloads and set priorities.
• Providing guidance, setting standards, managing escalations & reporting.
• Leading project delivery, adhering to standards and BAU responsibilities.
• Voice & network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Thorough understanding of networking/firewall technologies, principles and topologies.
• Experience and knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of platform compliance and security.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Significant experience of working in a 3rd line SIP/voice/radio engineering role.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate IT/Communication systems degree or equivalent.
• Voice/communications related industry qualification, such as:
• SIP telephony
• ICCS support and Radio system support

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that’s driving digital transformation.
• Technical Excellence: Work with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure.
• Collaborative Team: Join a supportive and knowledgeable team dedicated to excellence.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team transforming digital technology at Staffordshire Police!

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Permanent // £51,251 Salary + Benefits // Staffordshire

Are you interested in helping one of the UKs largest Police Forces transform and support their new and changing technology needs?

Staffordshire Police are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join them and help ensuring the security, integrity, availability and performance of the Force’s network and communications infrastructure in live operational use;

• Covering the Force’s Airwave infrastructure, data network infrastructure, voice and video infrastructure and firewall and gateway infrastructure.
• Supporting the transition of new/changed infrastructure from development and test environments
• Providing expert network and communication infrastructure knowledge to force projects and change initiatives as required

As the Cyber Security Engineer you will be responsible for the management configuration and support of all IT security measures, such as system logs, firewall policies, virus protection, internet access, encryption, PKI, confidential systems, identity management and gateways.

About you

You have experience working in a 2^nd line Cyber Security role, supporting infrastructure across a secure environment.

Educated to Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a related ICT discipline. You will have one or more recognised security qualifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or equivalent.

Experience with GIRR or SyAp, Security Management, NIST and NCSC Guidelines, Microsoft security certifications, NESSUS application or equivalent, experience in MS Sentinel, experience working with a Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are a given.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss further, then please apply with your up to date CV, and visit our dedicated microsite to understand more about the challenge and the opportunities that await.

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Lead Architect. £79,400
Permanent – Hybrid. Midlands-Based.
Staffordshire Police Force.

If you would like to experience implementing the architectural blueprint for one of the UK’s largest policing areas delivering intelligence led policing, then this may be the role for you

Staffordshire Police are seeking exceptional individuals, with a proven background in technical transformation at scale, who can deliver the upgrade that The Force needs

The role
As the Lead Architect, your function will be to govern and maintain the overall technical architecture solution for the force; ensuring that all work undertaken adheres to agreed standards, design principles and architecture methodology.
Reporting into the Head of Strategy and Transformation, you and the Strategy team will be responsible for ensuring the Digital, Data and Technology Department understands current and future requirements for The Force, the technology marketplace, and as a result identifies opportunities for leveraging information and digital technology to benefit The Force.

Managing the technical architecture team, you will have a strong focus on the creation of high/low level design solutions for new innovative IT solutions across the force, the post holder will also hold responsibility for driving forward Innovation, technology roadmaps – ensuring security by design in all undertakings

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective leadership and management of the Architecture team
• Act as the technical design authority (Chair of TDA) for new technology solutions presented by the development or architecture sub-teams
• Ensure a consistent approach to adopting new technologies, in regard to infrastructure, Application and Service selection approach
• Have an excellent awareness and appreciation of emerging new technologies and best practices across IT infrastructure
• Drive innovative ideas across the team, encouraging an atmosphere of creative thinking and data-driven solutions
• Act as an escalation route for architectural design issues or innovative solutions
• Drive new ideas forward as part of an emergent technology roadmap
• Monitor and manage service levels and performance standards for the team

About you:

You can confidently demonstrate significant experience of designing and architecting technical solutions within a large complex multi-faceted organisation; translating user requirements into solution designs.
What marks you out however is your ability to think strategically whilst having a strong focus on ICT technologies and operational service delivery.

To apply:
If you would like to discuss further, then please visit our dedicated microsite to understand more about the challenge and the opportunities that await.

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Job Title: DDaT Programme Manager

Staffordshire Police are seeking a DDaT Programme Manager to join their team as they embark on significant expansion and investment into their DDaT function.

On paper it could look like a sideways move. In reality, it’s anything but!

As Programme Manager you will take responsibility for delivering both local and nationally critical digital programmes calling on your all-round people skills and experience to successfully deliver.

You will seize your new responsibilities with confidence. When you’re doing it in a completely new environment, there are other challenges, like winning people’s confidence, understanding the company culture but you soon realise everyone at Staffordshire is with you and it’s your chance to shine!

Responsibilities:

You will act to deliver large or complex DDaT Programmes, including sustainment or adaptive changes managing dependencies, potentially feeding into larger programmes and portfolios. Acting as the initial escalation point for the programme you will work to remove blockers, manage risks, commercials, budgets and resources whilst liaising with complex stakeholder groups including the coordination 3rd Parties (Consultancy/Contractors) to balance priorities.

Not only will this role Deputise for or support the DDaT Manager when required but you will also provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues within Programme and Project Management on delivery approaches with a view to developing a benefit-driven, task-focused delivery proposition.

Requirements:
You can confidently demonstrate significant experience of programme management best practices and have experience in overseeing multiple smaller changes and tasks delivered concurrently.
Educated to degree level (Level 6) or equivalent with strong technical knowledge, experience in technical programme delivery and in-depth understanding of Agile and other methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2).
What marks you out however is your ability to think strategically with proficiency in coaching and mentoring whilst effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are a given.

How to apply:
Ready to advance your career? Apply online now or get in touch with Talent to discuss joining Staffordshire Police, where you’ll help transform digital policing!

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