Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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.

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